Ontario Premier Doug Ford has criticized U.S.politicians for their comments on Canada's wildfire management, calling their criticism 'a very short memory.' During a news conference in Thunder Bay, Ford highlighted Canada's past support for U.S.wildfire efforts, such as deploying water bombers to California.The province is currently battling its largest fire, Thunder Bay 36, which has burned over 319,000 hectares.Over 190 wildfires are active in northern Ontario, with 73 still out of control.Evacuation orders have been issued for 12 communities, including Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, which was completely destroyed.Ford emphasized the need for cooperation between Canada and the U.S., while also addressing internal criticism from Ontario's opposition and Indigenous leaders.The provincial government has deployed 155 fire crews and 80 water bombers, with additional shelters opening in Thunder Bay.

Environmental groups and First Nations leaders are calling for better resource allocation and emergency preparedness, citing failures in monitoring and response times.