Thunder Bay – Wildfire Update – There are two active fires in the region.
Northwest Region
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- Kenora 5 is located approximately six kilometres north of the community of Wabaseemoong Independent Nation. The 0.3 hectare fire is currently under control.
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- Red Lake 1 was confirmed in the evening of May 9. The 0.1 hectare fire is currently under control, located within the community of Pikangikum First Nation.
- The fire hazard is moderate to high for the northern portion of the Northwest Region.
- For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, view our Interactive 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 two hours before sunset and extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise. Always have tools/water adequate to contain the fire at the site. Know the rules for safe outdoor burning. Consult the full set of Outdoor Burning Regulations.
Report a Wildland Fire
To report a wildland fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE. To report a forest fire located south of the French or Mattawa rivers, please dial 911.
