Thunder Bay, ON, Canada / Country 105 | Thunder Bay's Country
Jul 28, 2021 | 3:55 PM
Thousands have already been displaced because of the raging forest fires in Northwestern Ontario, with many more preparing to evacuate if conditions worsen.
In response, Premier Doug Ford visited Thunder Bay to meet with the wildfire evacuees who are being hosted at the Valhalla Inn.
He was joined by Minister of Indigenous Affairs Greg Rickford.
The visit comes as many across the region are pleading for the province to declare a state of emergency because of the fires, much like British Columbia recently did.
Premier Ford explains why he is holding off on an emergency declaration, stating it would not change firefighting and support efforts as much as people may think.