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City hall stated in a release there are currently 166 active fires in various stages of control in the region as of Wednesday. The primary concern for the Pikangikum First Nation community right now is smoke. The 137 evacuees from Pikangikum will continue to remain in Timmins.
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Also, Timmins continues to be supported by the Independent First Nation Alliance (IFNA).
“Their local liaison is helping address health, wellness, and recreation concerns. Canadian Rangers have now arrived on site to serve in a support capacity and identify and address any additional community needs,” the city stated in its release.
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Publishing date: Jul 20, 2021 • 6 hours ago • 3 minute read • Pikangikum First Nation evacuees began arriving at Timmins Victor M. Power Municipal Airport last Wednesday afternoon after being forced to flee their Northwestern Ontario community due to forest fires raging in that part of the province. After getting off the plane, the residents began boarding buses to be transported to Ramada Inn. RICHA BHOSALE/THE DAIILY PRESS SunMedia
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The first week of hosting forest fire evacuees from northwestern Ontario in Timmins has gone well so far, says Timmins Fire Chief Tom Laughren.
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Forest fires raging in Northwestern Ontario forced the evacuees to flee their home, located approximately 500 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, and travel nearly 1,000 kilometres to the City with the Heart of Gold.
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A press release issued by the city early Wednesday afternoon indicated it is declaring a State of Emergency to access additional resources and provincial aid.
The 150 Pikangikum residents who arrived in Timmins Wednesday are Stage 1 primary evacuees who make up the community’s vulnerable population, including individuals with small children and the elderly.
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