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
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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
Forest fire update
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry updated the regional fire situation late last night (Thursday):By the evening of August 2, there were 47 active forest fires across the northeast.Of these, 21 are not yet under control, 26 are either being held, under control or being observed.There were no new
The Weekender – August 03, 2018
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Forest fire update
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry updated the region’s forest fire situation late last night (Wednesday):By the evening of August 1, there were 49 active forest fires across the northeast.Of these, 21 are not yet under control, 28 are either being held, under control or being observed.There were ten
Elk Lake Civic festivities on
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – The fireworks may be off but the Elk Lake Civic Holiday Weekend festivities are on.Forest fires in and around nearby Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater park and wide-ranging fire restrictions forced the cancellation of the fireworks that are typically held on the weekend.But the rest of the line-up
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