Fourth Trailer Fire in Thunder Bay District This Week

Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal is investigating a deadly trailer fire in Fort William First Nation, marking the fourth such incident in the Thunder Bay district within a week. Fire crews found the trailer fully engulfed in flames early Saturday, resulting in two fatalities despite rapid firefighting efforts. The Anishinabek Police Service is seeking information and emphasizes the importance of working smoke detectors. Indigenous people face significantly higher fire-related death rates, particularly on reserves.

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