Ministry updates forest fire situation
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry updated the regional fire situation this morning (Tuesday): In the Lady Evelyn fire cluster, the fire named North Bay 72 has not grown in size and remains at 27,285 hectares. It’s listed as “being held. Crews continue to remove equipment no longer
North Bay 72 update
The massive wildlife that began July 8 in Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater park isn’t out, but it’s being held.In a report earlier this morning (Monday), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says that crews continue to remove equipment from areas of the fire that are less active.Infrared scanning continues to identify
North Bay 72 update
DISTRICT (Staff) – In an update on the North Bay 72 fire this morning (Friday), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that fire rangers continue to work the perimeter of the fire.They’re moving some 100 feet towards the centre of the fire.Crews continue to search for and find
Resources committed to North Bay 72
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry updated the region’s forest fire situation this morning (Thursday):In the Lady Evelyn fire cluster, fire rangers from Ontario, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Mexico remain committed to this cluster, focusing primarily on North Bay Fire 72.The fire is currently mapped at approximately 27,285
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
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
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