Members of First Nation destroyed by northwestern Ontario wildfire helped each other escape by boat | Page 905 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: July 16, 2026 - 12:08

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Members of First Nation destroyed by northwestern Ontario wildfire helped each other escape by boat

July 16, 2026

Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins First Nation, has been destroyed by a wildfire that spans over 350,000 hectares in northwestern Ontario. Community leaders spoke to CBC News about their harrowing journey by boat to safety as they call for support from the provincial and federal governments.



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