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As massive wildfires rage across northern Ontario and a thick smoke drifts across the south of the province, the Ford government is calling in the federal government for help. Minister of Emergency Preparedness Jill Dunlop said on Thursday she had requested help from Ottawa, including the military, to speed up evacuations in the north.“This is a fast-moving and evolving situation,” Dunlop’s office wrote in a statement. “Impacted residents should follow the directions provided by local authorities and follow any evacuation orders. Our government’s top priority is to keep people safe.”Several Ontario communities — including Armstrong, Whitesand First Nation, Collins First…

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