Forest fires prompt evacuation in northwest communities

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Ontario Provincial Police force say evacuation orders are in effect for Armstrong and Cushing Lake, as well as Collins First Nation, Whitesand First Nation and Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation.

Emergency Management Ontario said residents should leave the area and head south to Thunder Bay according to an alert issued July 13.

Police said residents in Ignace, Crystal Lake and Highway 633 area should also prepare for possible evacuations.

Environment Canada’s forecast has much of northern Ontario under a severe heat warning Tuesday, with predicted highs of 36 C and the humidex reading making it feel as hot as 40 C.

With files from the Canadian Press