Regional Forest Fire Situation Updates
Restricted Fire Zones Northeast fire region
Due to the extreme fire hazard, recent heavy lightning, little precipitation and increased forest fire, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry implemented Restricted Fire Zones across a major part of the northeast and central region as outlined on the interactive map. This will remain in place until further notice. See the fire map for the zones covered. For more information on what is restricted and the legislation, visit the Restricted Fire Zone page.
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Northwest region fire situation – Aug. 5, 2018
Fire hazard in the northwest region
Unsettled weather has reduced the fire hazard to low in the Kenora, Red Lake, Fort Frances and most of the Thunder Bay District. The fire hazard is moderate to high in the Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Nipigon Districts with the exception of the far north which is predominantly under a low hazard.
New fire starts for Aug. 5
- Dryden Fire 42
- On a peninsula on Suzanne Lake, approximately 47 kilometres east of Dryden
- 0.1 hectares
- Not under control
- Fort Frances Fire 39
- West of Warner Lake, approximately 41 kilometres west of Atikokan
- 0.1 hectares
- Not under control
- Fort France Fire 40
- South of Lowry Lake, approximately 57 kilometres northeast of Fort Frances
- 0.1 hectares
- Not under control
- Fort Frances Fire 41
- Near the east shore of Bearpaw Lake, approximately 67 kilometres northeast of Fort Frances
- 0.1 hectares
- Not under control
Emergency area order for Kenora fire 71
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is advising the public of an Emergency Area Order for the area around Kenora Fire 71 to ensure public safety. As a result the order restricts travel on Werner Lake Road. as well as Crown land use and travel within the boundaries of the Emergency Area Order.
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Northeast Region fire situation – August 5, 2018, 10:55 PM
Incident Management Teams
- Incident Management Teams (IMTs) are in place in the region. They are managing priority fires in the following areas:
- Parry Sound 33
- Lady Evelyn Cluster
- Pembroke Cluster
Parry Sound 33
- The fire measures 11,362 hectares, it is not yet under control.
- It was a challenging, hot and windy day today, and the fire responded as expected.
- Even with today’s challenging winds and high temperatures, the crews managed to maintain the perimeter of the fire thanks to the placement of the hose lines. Two minor spot fires on the northeast flank were quickly contained this morning.
- Crews have made excellent progress over the last few days and now have hose lines around most of the fire perimeter. More work still needs to be done as crews will work inward to solidify the control lines.
- Some structure protection (sprinklers) will be removed in areas of the fire where full containment has been achieved and the threat from those structures has been removed.
- Tonight we expect pop-up thunderstorms in and around the area. Some precipitation was recorded over Parry Sound 33 this evening. We are hopeful that the interior of the fire receives more precipitation from the weather system.
- Tomorrow once again has the potential for strong winds. Unsettled weather may bring some scattered thunderstorms, with the possibility of 10-15 millimeters of patchy rain. It is anticipated that temperatures will be in the mid to high twenties, with high humidity. Winds may gust up to 30 km/h or more.
- Thank you for your ongoing support and patience as we manage this fire.
- Earlier this week, the Municipality of Killarney issued an evacuation order for residents in the areas of Travers, Allen, Struthers, Kilpatrick, Bigwood (including Hartley Bay Road), a portion of Mowat, the Unsurveyed Area, 14 Mile Island and French River Provincial Park. For information, call the municipality at 705-287-2424.
- Earlier this week, the Municipality of French River issued an evacuation alert for the Alban area, west of the high powered hydro lines on Highway 64. For more information, call the Municipality of French River at 705-898-2294 or visit www.frenchriver.ca
- For inquiries about French River Provincial Park restrictions: 705-857-1630 ext. 224.
- For inquiries about Grundy Lake Provincial Park closure: 705-383-2286 or 705-795-0803.
- Parry Sound and Sudbury districts information, including calls related travel restrictions or to the recommendation of these evacuations and alerts.
Lady Evelyn fire cluster
- North Bay 72
- Approximately 30 kilometers west of Temiskaming Shores
- 27,285 hectares
- Not under control
- Confirmed as starting on July 8
- More precipitation fell this evening over the fire. Lightning was also recorded in the area.
- All heavy equipment assigned to the fire has been released.
- Values protection equipment remains in place.
- Travel restrictions around this fire remain in place.
- Helicopter bucket will be available and utilized as needed.
- FireRanger crews continue to transition on and off the fire.
Pembroke fire cluster
- Includes Pembroke 5, 6 and 7, and Algonquin Park 11.
- Pembroke 5 and 7, and Algonquin Park 11
- Under control
- Pembroke 6
- Being held
- Infrared scanning is continuing.
- Pembroke district information, including calls related travel restrictions.
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Smoke concerns
Smoke may be noted in the community of Fort Severn in the Far North, due to 8 active fires to the south and west of the community.
Smoky conditions may continue when fires are active until weather patterns change. If you do see flames or smoke, please report, and stay away from the area in the interest of public safety.
- Report a forest fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers: 310-FIRE (310-3473)
- Report a forest fire located south of the French or Mattawa rivers: 911.
- Smoke and your health, call Tele Health Ontario: 1-866-797-0000.
- For air quality in your area, please visit Public Weather Alerts for Canada.
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Fire bans in provincial parks
For all park fire bans see Ontario parks alerts
You are responsible for fires you light
From April through October, people using outdoor fires must follow strict guidelines under the Forest Fires Prevention Act of Ontario to ensure their fires are properly managed.
Anyone who starts a fire outdoors must take all necessary steps to tend the fire, keep it under control, and make sure the fire is out before leaving the site. A person failing to burn safely could be fined and held responsible for the cost of putting out the fire. People living in municipalities should check with local fire officials for bylaws on outdoor fires.
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MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE at https://www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires#NORW
