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Michigan GOP Threatens Action Unless Canada Damps Wildfires

7/17/2026

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Michigan Republicans warned they may take unilateral fire-prevention actions if Canada does not curb wildfires.
Four Michigan representatives—Rep. John James, Rep. Jack Bergman, Rep. Lisa McClain and Rep. John Moolenaar—sent a July 15 letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney demanding steps to curb Canadian wildfires.
Environment Canada reported 858 active fires, including 136 in northwestern Ontario, with 63 out of control.

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Michigan Republicans warned they may take unilateral fire-prevention actions if Canada does not curb wildfires.
Four Michigan representatives—Rep. John James, Rep. Jack Bergman, Rep. Lisa McClain and Rep. John Moolenaar—sent a July 15 letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney demanding steps to curb Canadian wildfires.
Environment Canada reported 858 active fires, including 136 in northwestern Ontario, with 63 out of control.