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Monthly Archives: August 2018
MNRF update on forest fires
In an update on the regional forest fire situation late last night (Tuesday), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports:By the evening of August 7, there were 43 active forest fires across the northeast. Of these, 14 are not yet under control, 29 are either being held, under control
North Bay 72 “being held”
DISTRICT (Staff) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports this morning that North Bay 72, the massive fire burning south of Elk Lake, is now “being held.””We’re not anticipating any growth on that fire given the current and forecasted weather conditions. That’s very encouraging,” said fire information officer
Elevated forest fire hazard expected to continue
DISTRICT (Special) — The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) reported Sunday evening, August 5, that there were 42 active forest fires across the northeast. Of these, 19 are not yet under control, 23 are either being held, under control or being observed.There were two new fires confirmed
Restricted fire zone expanded
DISTRICT (Special) — The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) reported that by the evening of August 4, there were 44 active forest fires across the northeast. Of these, 19 are not yet under control, 25 are either being held, under control or being observed.There were no new