Northern First Nation Calling for Fire Support

The Chief of Whitewater First Nation believes not enough is being done to help the Armstrong-area community.
Arlene Slipperjack says the community needs immediate help to battle forest fires that are “posing a serious and immediate threat.”
A Whitewater media release says four fires are burning less than half a kilometre from the First Nation, blowing heavy smoke into the community.
Because of possible health and safety risks, Slipperjack says she had no choice but to call a private airline to transport 15-residents to Thunder Bay.
The band has bought water pumps, hoses and sprinklers in an attempt to keep the forest fires from growing and moving closer to the community.
The Ministry of Natural Resources maintains that there is no immediate threat to the community, and firefighting resources are being allocated as needed to protect people and property.