As of the late afternoon of July 14, no new fires have been confirmed in the Northwest Region. One fire, however, was confirmed on the evening of July 13, following the previous update.
- Thunder Bay 9 (THU009): Located near Kashabowie and Upper Shebandowan Lake. The 0.1-hectare fire has been extinguished.
Currently, there are eight active fires in the Northwest Region at various stages of control:
- 1 fire is under control.
- 7 fires are being monitored.
Additionally, five fires have been extinguished in the past 24 hours.
Wildland Fire Hazard
The wildland fire hazard in the Northwest Region is mostly low, with some areas of moderate to high hazard in the Red Lake, Kenora, Fort Frances, Dryden, and Nipigon fire management sectors.
Safety Reminder: Stay Clear of Waterbombers
When waterbombers approach a body of water, move your watercraft close to the shore to allow safe water scooping. Waterbombers will not scoop from a lake or river if encroaching watercraft pose a safety hazard. Stay safe and keep clear of waterbombers.
Reporting a Wildland Fire
- North of the French and Mattawa Rivers: Dial 310-FIRE.
- South of the French or Mattawa Rivers: Dial 9-1-1.
