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Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services: Northwest District Update THUNDER BAY - Wildfire Update - The Northwest Region continues to battle wildfires as one new fire was confirmed on June 18. Fort Frances 11, situated near Below Bow Lake, approximately 28 kilometers north of Atikokan, spans an area of 0.2 hectares and is currently being
SAULT STE MARIE - Wildfire Update - As of the evening of June 17, 2023, there were 18 active fires in the Northeast Region, with two new wildland fires confirmed. Cochrane 11, a 1-hectare fire, was confirmed on the evening of June 16 and is located on the Albany River, 10 km southwest of Fort
Sault Ste Marie - WILDFIRE UPDATE - In the Northeast Region, there were no new wildfires confirmed by the early evening of June 16. Currently, there are 17 active fires in the region. Noteworthy fires include: Chapleau 3: 3,916 hectare fire located south of October Lake, not under control. Cochrane 7: 10,719 hectare fire located
Northwest Fire District Current Fire Situation As of the early evening of June 12, 2023, six new fires have been confirmed in the Northwest region, bringing the total number of active fires to 40. Of these, fifteen fires are not under control, four are being held, five are under control, and sixteen are being observed.
Despite a very large forest fire burning just 100 metres to the north, there's no immediate concern for Cat Lake First Nation, the chief says.