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Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Friday, July 31

July 31, 2026

About 2,014 people in northwestern Ontario remain under evacuation due to wildfires in the region, according to a spokesperson for the province's minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Meanwhile, some communities are starting to send their members home. Here's what we know about how wildfires are affecting communities across the region.



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