Ontario Chief Coroner’s Table on understanding fire deaths in First Nations
This report examines fire deaths in First Nations communities in Ontario from 2008 to 2017.
We would like to acknowledge each life that was lost in the fires and all the families, friends, loved ones, communities and first responders that have been impacted. The most recent tragedy occurred while this review was being conducted. Five loved ones were lost in a devastating fire in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation (Big Trout Lake First Nation) in May of 2019. We honour the memory of each life lost and offer this report which seeks to provide information to support change that may prevent further tragedies.
A PDF version of this report is available upon request.
Updated: January 15, 2024
Published: July 22, 2021