Wildfires have led to the evacuation of approximately 240 residents from North Spirit Lake First Nation to Thunder Bay, Ontario, with many vulnerable individuals being prioritized for safety. Phillip Campbell, a community elder, expressed concerns for those still awaiting evacuation amidst dangerous wind conditions. Another community, Pikangikum, is preparing to evacuate around 2,000 residents, with authorities compiling evacuation lists to ensure the most vulnerable populations are relocated to Toronto and Mississauga, emphasizing the need for organized response efforts.
The elder from North Spirit Lake First Nation, Phillip Campbell, expressed concern for those waiting for evacuation amid an out-of-control wildfire threatening their community.
Roughly 240 evacuees from North Spirit Lake First Nation are traveling to Thunder Bay, with vulnerable individuals prioritized as they are relocated to Toronto.
Pikangikum, another First Nation, is also preparing for evacuation, with approximately 2,000 members targeted for relocation to Toronto and Mississauga.
Authorities are working to compile lists of evacuees in Pikangikum, focusing on Level 1 and Level 2 evacuations, prioritizing the vulnerable population.
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