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Homecoming on Hold for Northwestern Ontario Communities | Edmonton News
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Hundreds still displaced in northwestern Ontario after wildfires force evacuations, with community leaders preparing for a cautious return as essential services are restored. Over 2,800 people were displaced this summer, and while evacuation orders may soon lift, homes may look altered due to smoke and damage — prompting air purifiers, cleaning supplies, and mental health support. Starlink internet is being deployed, food hampers and pet transport are planned, and cleanup crews are tackling spoiled goods and debris. Firefighters from across Canada and even Mexico continue battling more than 120 active fires. Meanwhile, community solidarity shines through: a southern Ontario fundraiser raised over $11,000, and the United Way of Thunder Bay has collected $400,000 to rebuild lives.
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