First Nations Demand Wildfire Inquiry | Toronto News

First Nations chiefs are demanding a public inquiry into Ontario’s wildfire response as this year’s fire season shatters records—with over 2,000 evacuations and entire communities erased. Six First Nations leaders gathered at the legislature, accusing the province of chronic underpreparedness and resource shortages. While the government insists firefighting is its top priority and plans a delayed “after-action” review, it refuses to commit to a full public probe. Chiefs are pushing for real-time monitoring, a dedicated First Nations Wildfire Authority, and a permanent compensation fund. With 159 active fires—including 30 out of control—and 100 Mexican firefighters now on the ground, the province faces mounting pressure. Meanwhile, Ontario’s Auditor General is launching a wildfire management audit, with findings expected in 2027, potentially exposing deeper systemic failures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/35feac5af4c7e4d2