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Fort Hope Area Fire Continues To Burn

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Not much change in an out of control forest fire burning 35 kilometres west of Fort Hope First Nation.

Nipigon Fire 45 remains at 6,678 hectares in size.

Scattered rainfall, cloud cover and high humidity have helped prevent the spread of the blaze and keep smoke to a minimum.

Still the most vulnerable residents remain evacuated.

There are now 23 crews assigned to the fire and more support is expected in the coming days.

Seven helicopters are assisting ground crews.

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Fort Hope Area Fire Still Not Under Control

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A large forest fire continues to burn out of control about 35 kilometres west of Fort Hope First Nation.

The blaze is now at 6,678 hectares in size and has forced the evacuation of the most vulnerable in the remote community.

The fire has received limited rainfall over the past 36 hours as the west side of the blaze has seen 8 to 12 millimetres, with only two to three millimetres on the remainder.

Sixteen fire ranger crews and eight helicopters are working on the fire.

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Fort Hope Forest Fire Continues To Burn

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Fort Hope First Nation remains on high alert due to an out of control forest fire 38 kilometres southwest of the remote northern community.

The blaze is now mapped at 3,603 hectares in size.

Smoke is causing air quality concerns and band officials have decided to evacuate vulnerable members of the First Nation and are considering further options.

Seven crews are currently committed to Nipigon Fire 45.

A Type 2 Incident Management Team has been assigned to the fire.

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Fire Could Cause Fort Hope Evacuation

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Fort Hope First Nation is declaring a State of Emergency because of a forest fire burning out of control west of the community.

While there is no immediate threat of fire, officials are concerned about smoke drifting into the area.

The community has announced they will start sending their most vulnerable people to safety, including elders, children, and people with certain medical conditions. A full evacuation is being considered.

It’s not yet known where the displaced residents will be housed.

Nipigon Fire 045 started Sunday afternoon and is listed at over 36 hundred hectares and not under control. Fire crews and water bombers are working the fire.