Over 800 Deer Lake First Nation wildfire evacuees returning home after weeks in Toronto

After a month in Toronto due to wildfires, over 800 evacuees from Deer Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario are returning home as recent rainfall provides some relief during this intense wildfire season. Community leaders reflect on the lessons learned from this experience amidst the backdrop of the Red Lake 12 wildfire, which has burned over 175,000 hectares.

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Wildfire Evacuees Return Home

After staying in a big city for a month because of a fire, over 800 people from a small community are flying back home as the rain helps stop the fire.

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