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Canadian Air Force Rescues 11 Minnesota Teens from Ontario Wildfire

7/20/2026

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The Canadian Air Force rescued 11 Minnesota teens and four staff from a wildfire in Wabakimi Provincial Park, Ontario.
Governor Tim Walz said the group is returning to Minnesota and praised Premier Doug Ford and the Canadian military.
He also announced the state emergency now runs through September.
The 16-18-year-olds spent 48 hours awaiting evacuation by satellite phone and were fine.
The Waters Canoe Area stays closed with ash-laden water.

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The Canadian Air Force rescued 11 Minnesota teens and four staff from a wildfire in Wabakimi Provincial Park, Ontario.
Governor Tim Walz said the group is returning to Minnesota and praised Premier Doug Ford and the Canadian military.
He also announced the state emergency now runs through September.
The 16-18-year-olds spent 48 hours awaiting evacuation by satellite phone and were fine.
The Waters Canoe Area stays closed with ash-laden water.