Wildfire evacuees and pets arrive in Barrie as Northern Ont. forest fire continues – CTV News
June 05, 2026
More than 160 residents from Mattagami First Nation and their beloved pets are on their way to Barrie after a fast-growing wildfire, identified as Timmins 9, forced a mandatory evacuation of the community.
CTV News has learned that some evacuees were transported to Barrie by bus, while others left the area in their own vehicles.
Many families who have arrived brought their pets, including dogs, cats and birds, as they fled from the dangerous conditions.
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society said it was on hand to help evacuees arriving to the city, providing pet food, crates, bedding, collars and leashes.
