Menu

forest fires

firesjluy8th-1

Fire Activity Remains Steady Across Region

, ,

It was an active weekend for fire crews across northwestern Ontario with seven new blazes reported.

All of the blazes were in the Thunder Bay, Nipigon and Fort Frances districts but none pose any threat.

There are currently 32 active fires in the region.

Two are considered not under control.

Two are being held, five are under control and 23 are being observed.

The forest fire hazard is predominately high with areas of low to moderate scattered throughout the region.

 

mnr-fire-fighters-e1565524012305-1

Crews Battling 30 Forest Fires

There were three new small forest fires in the region by the end of yesterday.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says there are a total of 30 active fires, with only two not under control.

The risk of forest fires is low to moderate in the northern parts of the region, while it’s moderate to high in the southern areas.

Two of the new fires are in the Fort Frances area while the third is northeast of Nipigon.

They are all under one hectare in size, with one located on an island on Rainy Lake 13 kilometres east of Fort Frances, another 61 kilometres north of Fort Frances on an island on Bluffpoint Lake, and one in the Nipigon District near Chopper Lake around 21 kilometres northeast of the community.

mnr20fire201-0-1

Forest Fire Hazard Varies Across The Northwest

, ,

Outdoor enthusiasts are still being asked to be careful with all campfires as we head into the second weekend in August.

The forest fire hazard is low to moderate across much of the region, but high in the Kenora, Thunder Bay and Nipigon districts.

No new blazes were reported yesterday. (Thursday)

There are 30 active fires in northwestern Ontario.

One is not under control, one is being held, six are under control and 22 are being observed.

firesjluy8th-2-1

Only One Fire Considered Not Under Control

, ,

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry continues to make great progress on active fires in the region.

There are 19 fires currently burning, however only one is considered not under control.

Two new small fires sparked yesterday. (Thursday)

A blaze was extinguished near Wabigoon, while another fire is under control about five kilometres east of Highway 599 near New Osnaburgh First Nation.

Despite all of the recent rain, the fire hazard is moderate to high in the western portion of the district.

It’s low to moderate in the eastern area.

Travel restrictions have also ended in the Red Lake area.

mnr20fire201-0-1

Great Progress On Regional Forest Fires

, ,

It was a quiet weekend on the forest fire front, with no new starts reported.

The hazard currently sits at low to moderate across much of the region, but it’s expected to increase with hot and dry conditions in the forecast for the rest of the week.

The hazard is high in the Thunder Bay and Nipigon Districts.

The blaze near Keewaywin is listed at 96,535 hectares but is now considered as under control.

The fire near Pikangikum is at 44,541 hectares and is being held, with 30 crews working on it,

The blaze about 40-kilometres north of Red Lake is being held at 30,212 hectares in size.

 

firesjuly8-1

Keewaywin Residents Coming Back Home

, , ,

Keewaywin First Nation is preparing to return evacuated community members to their homes this week.

They have been displaced for about a month and have been staying in various communities including Sioux Lookout.

The blaze is still considered not under control at 96,535 hectares but crews have made great progress on the fire.

Firefighters are now extinguishing hot spots and sprinkler systems are being taken down.

13, four person crews, remain on scene.

nunfire-2

Rain Helps To Reduce Fire Hazard; Red Lake Fire Update

, , ,

Rain has really helped in the fight against forest fires across the region.

The forest fire hazard in northwestern Ontario is now at a low to moderate level.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says that of the 16 active fires in the region, only four remain out of control.

The Nungesser Lake blaze near Red Lake remains at 30,212 hectares but sprinkler systems are now being removed.

46 crews continue to patrol and extinguish hot spots with air support being provided.

All travel and use of the Coli Road, Sidace Road, Bandit Road, Rita Lake Road and North Road remains prohibited.

(Photo: @OPP_Comm_NWR)

firesjluy8th-1-1

Rain Helping In Fire Suppression Efforts

,

Evacuations of Pikangikum First Nation have been put on hold as rain has helped improve air quality.

A nearby forest fire is now listed at 44,736 hectares but Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry crews have been able to make good progress on the blaze.

Crews are working on extinguishing hot spots and the full evacuation has been suspended for now.

Community officials note the situation will be monitored on a day by day basis.

The Ministry says good progress is being made on a large fire burning near Keewaywin First Nation.

The blaze is listed at 95,623 hectares in size but is being kept away from the community.

Crews are continuing to work on spot fires along Donson Creek and Dawson River and the flames are being moved towards nearby lakes and rivers.

Sprinklers have been set-up to help protect property and the community remains evacuated.

Crews are also making great progress on a fire burning near Nungesser Lake, about 40-kilometres north of Red Lake.

The Ministry says rain has helped in suppression efforts.

Officials note the blaze is still considered not under control and currently stands at 30,212 hectares in size.

51-crews are currently assigned to the fire.

Despite a reduction in the forest fire hazard, there were five new starts reported Sunday across northwestern Ontario.

Three of the blazes were in the Red Lake district, while one new fire sparked in the Sioux Lookout area.

All are small and not expected to cause any troubles.

There are 20 active fires currently burning in the region, seven considered not under control.

The hazard is generally low to moderate thanks to recent rain.