Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 16 June 2013
New Fires No new fires were confirmed on June 15. Nipigon Fire 33 was confirmed on June 14 and was located in a cutover approximately 60km east of Geraldton. This fire was 0.5ha and is now out. Red Lake Fire 9 was confirmed on June 14 and is located near the community of North Spirit [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 23 July 2012
July 22, 2012 – 17:00 (5pm) There was only one new fire reported in the Northwest Region by early evening in the District of Thunder Bay. It was a quiet day in the region July 22 after rain helped dampen the fire hazard and smoky conditions that had been experienced on July 21. The reprieve [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 08 August 2011
Provincial Overview and Emergency Management Successful initial attack by fire crews and aircraft kept new fires small and no further problems are anticipated from new occurrences on August 6. More lightning caused fires are expected to be detected. Progress continues on fires near communities in [Read more]