Thunder Bay – The wildfire risk has dropped to Moderate to Low across much of the region. There are areas of high hazard in Kenora, Fort Frances and Red Lake.
- One new fire was discovered in the northwest region by the late afternoon of June 19.
- Kenora 56 was located near Hopkins Lake, approximately 34 kilometres west of Kenora. The 0.1 hectare fire was called out.
- At the time of this update there were 28 active fires in the region. Four fires are not under control, eight fires are being held, seven fires are under control and nine fires are being observed.
- To see the fire hazard near you, consult the interactive fire map at Ontario.ca/forestfire
Restrictions due to forest fire activity in Nipigon District
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Nipigon District, is advising the public that due to forest fire activity in the Nipigon area from the Nipigon fires 7 and 8, an Implementation Order is in effect that restricts access and use of certain roads and Crown lands. All travel, use and access to the following areas are prohibited unless authorized by a travel permit issued by the Nipigon District Ministry Of Natural Resources and Forestry. All roads north of the Camp 81 Road/Devious Lake junction and west of the Camp 81 Road/John Ahl Road/Hainsworth Road junction; including Weatherall Lake Road, Cosgrave Lake Road, Seahorse Lake Road and Foam Lake Road.
All use or occupation of Crown land on or within 500 metres of the described closed roads above is prohibited. For information on how to obtain a travel permit please contact the Nipigon District office (807) 853-1322. View the map.
Follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind the public to use caution when performing any outdoor burning. In order to dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage you to use methods such as composting or using your local landfill. If you must burn, follow Ontario’s outdoor burning regulations.
Fires are to be ignited no sooner than 2 hours before sunset and extinguished no later than 2 hours after sunrise.
Always have tools/water adequate to contain the fire at the site.
