Hundreds of Eabametoong First Nation members evacuated as northern Ontario wildfire tally grows The unfolding disaster in northern Ontario is a stark reminder of the devastating impact that climate change can have on communities, particularly those already vulnerable due to historical injustices and limited resources.
The evacuation of hundreds of Eabametoong First Nation members from their fly in community underscores this reality.
A total of 192 wildfires are burning across the region, with over a dozen communities under mandatory evacuation orders.