Forest fire forces evacuation in Deer Lake Ontario
Posted Jul 7, 2011 04:50:33 AM.
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Nearly 500 residents of Deer Lake in northwestern Ontario are being evacuated because of a nearby forest fire.
The province is co-ordinating with federal and defence officials to evacuate residents whose health is most at risk.
It is expected that about 480 residents will be immediately airlifted by Canadian Forces aircraft to Greenstone.
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