Northwest Region
By early evening on July 13, two new fires were discovered in the Northwest Region:
- Fort Frances 7 (FOR007): Located south of Eva Lake, approximately 32 kilometers east of Atikokan. This 0.1-hectare fire is under control.
- Fort Frances 6 (FOR006): Located near Niobe Lake, approximately 20 kilometers east of Atikokan. This 0.1-hectare fire is also under control.
Additionally, one fire was discovered during the evening of July 12, following the previous update:
- Red Lake 4 (RED004): Located near Fly Lake, approximately 81 kilometers east of Red Lake. This 0.4-hectare fire is under control.
Currently, there are 12 active fires in the Northwest Region. Five fires are under control, while seven fires are being observed.
The wildland fire hazard varies across the region, with mainly low and moderate conditions in the Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, and Kenora fire management sectors. However, Dryden, Fort Frances, Thunder Bay, and the southern portion of the Nipigon sector are experiencing predominantly high hazard conditions.
For a closer look at active fires and the wildland fire hazard in your area, please check out the Ontario Interactive Map.
Safety Advisory: Help Fight Forest Fires
Stay Clear of Waterbombers!
When waterbombers approach a body of water, please move close to the shore to allow them to scoop water safely. Waterbombers will not scoop from a lake or river if watercraft pose a safety hazard. Be safe and stay clear of waterbombers.
Reporting Wildland Fires
To report a wildland fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE. For fires located south of these rivers, dial 9-1-1.
