Hundreds of Wildfires Burn Across Canada Sending Smoke Into the US
Summary
Heather Wright reports from Thunder Bay, Ontario on numerous out-of-control wildfires that have forced thousands of evacuations, many by air or boat due to remote communities. Rain is bringing temporary relief, but lightning risk remains in tinder-dry conditions. Provincial and federal governments have pledged resources for firefighting and evacuations.
- Hundreds of wildfires burn across northwestern Ontario, many out of control.
- Thousands evacuated from remote, road-inaccessible communities by air or boat.
- Rain is providing temporary relief but also brings lightning risk to dry areas.
- Officials from Ontario and federal government pledge necessary resources and spending.
- Premier Ford states Ontario will spend whatever is needed to fight fires and help people.
- Request made to federal government for planes ready within 24 hours for possible further evacuations.
