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Advocates call for better housing options after 2 encampment fires within a week in Thunder Bay

More supports needed to prevent further deaths, say outreach organizations

CBCMichelle Allan, Sarah Law

Fire crews have responded to a second fire in a homeless encampment in Thunder Bay, Ont., within a week, prompting advocates to call for better housing options in the northwestern Ontario city.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to a tent fire at the Freedom Park encampment by the Thunder Bay Marina around 5 a.m. on Monday, the department said in a news release.

The tent's lone occupant was transported to the hospital to be treated for their injuries.

The fire was quickly extinguished by the first …

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Advocates call for better housing options after 2 encampment fires within a week in Thunder Bay

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CBCMichelle Allan, Sarah Law, Posted: Feb 03, 2025 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 3 minutes ago
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