Category: international firefighter

Over 100 Mexican Firefighters Have Been Deployed to Help Battle Wildfires in Ontario

More than 100 Mexican firefighters have arrived in Ontario, the first round of international support to help battle the raging wildfires in the province this season. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the firefighters arrived on Monday afternoon in Thunder Bay, with 52 wildland fires continuing to burn around the province – 19…


Nearly 700 More International Firefighters Coming to Canada to Help Battle Fires

Almost 700 firefighters from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the United States are set to arrive in Canada over the next two weeks to help with the unusually severe start to the wildfire season. There are already more than 500 international firefighters, incident commanders and other workers in Alberta, which has been battling multiple…


Officials report progress on Alberta wildfires as many evacuees return home

Officials in Alberta say there has been significant progress in the fight against wildfires in the province due to rain, cooler weather and the efforts of firefighters. Several evacuated communities have announced re-entry plans this week while others are preparing for residents to return. That includes the Shiningbank area of Yellowhead County, the Town of…