Six New Fires Reported Today
By early evening, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services confirmed six new wildland fires across the Northwest Region:
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Sioux Lookout 19 (SLK 019) – ~28 km SE of Wunnumin Lake First Nation. Large fire at 700 ha, not under control.
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Fort Frances 14 (FOR 014) – ~33 km north of Atikokan, east of White Otter Lake. 0.3 ha, not under control.
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Nipigon 10 (NIP 010) – ~15 km SE of Geraldton, west of Long Lake. 0.1 ha, currently held.
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Sioux Lookout 18 (SLK 018) – ~13 km east of Cat Lake First Nation, near Weecogameeng Lake. 800 ha, not under control, with CL‑415 waterbombers active.
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Sioux Lookout 17 (SLK 017) – ~57 km SW of Weagamow First Nation near Gallivan Lake. 20 ha, being observed.
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Sioux Lookout 16 (SLK 016) – ~74 km SW of Weagamow Lake First Nation. 70 ha, being observed.
Since the last update, Sioux Lookout 11 was also extinguished after being located on June 5.
🧭 Fire Totals by Status
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7 fires are not under control
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5 fires are being held
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7 fires are under control
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7 fires are being observed
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26 active fires total, with 2 called out in the past 24 hours
⚠️ Fire Hazard & Forecast
The fire hazard across the Northwest Region remains extreme to high. Rainfall is projected over the next 24 hours — a welcome relief in an otherwise dry landscape. Consult our Interactive Map for details on the Restricted Fire Zone.
🔍 Fires of Note
Red Lake 12 (RED 012) – Near Deer Lake & Sandy Lake First Nations
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Size: 150,728 ha — not under control
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Situation: Rapid spread; intensifying threat to Sandy Lake First Nation
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Evacuation: Phase one evacuation by air launched; boats prepped for transport
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Response: FireRanger crews collaborating with Sandy Lake Fire Department to establish hoselines and sprinklers across the community
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Rainfall: Expected overnight; Deer Lake remains evacuated and under protection
Kenora 34 (KEN 034) – Caribou Lake
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Size: 23 ha — being held
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Status: Four hoseline crews active, backed by helicopter bucketing — fire showing effective containment
Nipigon 5 (NIP 005) – Webequie First Nation
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Size: 8,881 ha — not under control
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Activity: Increased flare-ups recorded on June 7; bucketing helicopters actively engaged
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Response: Hoselines underway on northern peninsulas; sprinklers installed on structures
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Personnel: Crews rotating; a new helicopter arrives Monday to boost suppression efforts
Kenora 20 (KEN 020) – Ingolf, Wabaseemoong
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Size: 36,043 ha — spans Ontario–Manitoba — not under control
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Operations: East flank contoured with hoses and hand tools; helicopters providing aerial bucket support
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Observations: Southerly winds aided visibility; overnight infrared scans show promising results in “jump fire” zones
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Forecast: Rain expected this weekend; work continues under variable winds
Kenora 14 (KEN 014)
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Size: 1,607 ha — under control
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Progress: Hotspot extinguishment near completion; containment achieved
📌 Area Restrictions & Guidelines
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Check for current Implementation Orders, travel bans, and access limitations specific to Kenora 20 and Kenora 14 via Ontario.ca/fireupdates.
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Drone Prohibition: All forest fire zones are no‑fly areas. Drones pose hazards to aircraft and firefighting operations—Do not fly.
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Safety Hotline: To report wildland fires north of the French/Mattawa Rivers call 310‑FIRE; south of the rivers dial 9‑1‑1.
📣 Reporting Reminder: Visible smoke or fires in forested areas should be reported immediately — every tip aids frontline crews.
Stay safe, stay informed, stay clear.
