Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) residents are set to return home. After learning about the progress made by fire crews on Parry Sound Forest Fire 33, HIFN Chief and Council have rescinded the evacuation order.
Although the area itself remains on evacuation alert, HIFN leadership made the decision to allow community members to return to their homes. However, the community will be on a three-hour evacuation alert.
Chief Wayne McQuabbie says, “Based on mapping showing where all air support and fire crews activities on the ground along with constant updates from command supervisors, and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry officials, I felt comfortable knowing hose line has been run on sections of the eastern flank west of our community off highway 69, and felt safe to allow community members to return home.”
McQuabbie is grateful to the fire crews and MNRF for the work they are putting into extinguishing the fire.
The fire broke out July 18th. Then, due to the heavy smoke, Chief and Council declared a State of Emergency on July 21st and leadership also issued an evacuation order as they were concerned about the health and safety of citizens.
During the evacuation order, the 192 community resident members were spread out in hotels and other accommodations between Parry Sound and Sudbury. They are very happy and relieved to be returning home. Community member Angele Dubois says, “I’m Just excited to get back to everyday life and grateful for the fire fighters who ensured we had a community to go back to, but I’m still going to keep a go-bag by the door in case we have to leave, but I’m still really happy to be going home.”
As previously stated, media is encouraged to respect the privacy of HIFN citizens and contact the Communications Coordinator for interviews. Understanding and cooperation from media while citizens return home, is greatly appreciated. However, if you would like to speak with a community member, Angele Dubois will be available for interviews, please see her contact information below. Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) residents are set to return home. After learning about the progress made by fire crews on Parry Sound Forest Fire 33, HIFN Chief and Council have rescinded the evacuation order.
Although the area itself remains on evacuation alert, HIFN leadership made the decision to allow community members to return to their homes. However, the community will be on a three-hour evacuation alert.
Chief Wayne McQuabbie says, “Based on mapping showing where all air support and fire crews activities on the ground along with constant updates from command supervisors, and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry officials, I felt comfortable knowing hose line has been run on sections of the eastern flank west of our community off highway 69, and felt safe to allow community members to return home.”
McQuabbie is grateful to the fire crews and MNRF for the work they are putting into extinguishing the fire.
The fire broke out July 18th. Then, due to the heavy smoke, Chief and Council declared a State of Emergency on July 21st and leadership also issued an evacuation order as they were concerned about the health and safety of citizens.
During the evacuation order, the 192 community resident members were spread out in hotels and other accommodations between Parry Sound and Sudbury. They are very happy and relieved to be returning home. Community member Angele Dubois says, “I’m Just excited to get back to everyday life and grateful for the fire fighters who ensured we had a community to go back to, but I’m still going to keep a go-bag by the door in case we have to leave, but I’m still really happy to be going home.”
As previously stated, media is encouraged to respect the privacy of HIFN citizens and contact the Communications Coordinator for interviews. Understanding and cooperation from media while citizens return home, is greatly appreciated. However, if you would like to speak with a community member, Angele Dubois will be available for interviews, please see her contact information below. Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) residents are set to return home. After learning about the progress made by fire crews on Parry Sound Forest Fire 33, HIFN Chief and Council have rescinded the evacuation order.
Although the area itself remains on evacuation alert, HIFN leadership made the decision to allow community members to return to their homes. However, the community will be on a three-hour evacuation alert.
Chief Wayne McQuabbie says, “Based on mapping showing where all air support and fire crews activities on the ground along with constant updates from command supervisors, and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry officials, I felt comfortable knowing hose line has been run on sections of the eastern flank west of our community off highway 69, and felt safe to allow community members to return home.”
McQuabbie is grateful to the fire crews and MNRF for the work they are putting into extinguishing the fire.
The fire broke out July 18th. Then, due to the heavy smoke, Chief and Council declared a State of Emergency on July 21st and leadership also issued an evacuation order as they were concerned about the health and safety of citizens.
During the evacuation order, the 192 community resident members were spread out in hotels and other accommodations between Parry Sound and Sudbury. They are very happy and relieved to be returning home. Community member Angele Dubois says, “I’m Just excited to get back to everyday life and grateful for the fire fighters who ensured we had a community to go back to, but I’m still going to keep a go-bag by the door in case we have to leave, but I’m still really happy to be going home.”
As previously stated, media is encouraged to respect the privacy of HIFN citizens and contact the Communications Coordinator for interviews. Understanding and cooperation from media while citizens return home, is greatly appreciated. However, if you would like to speak with a community member, Angele Dubois will be available for interviews, please see her contact information below.
