Overview of the Northwest Region
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11 new wildland fires confirmed by this evening.
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Total of 34 active fires now reported:
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🔥 12 not under control
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⚠️ 3 being held
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✅ 4 under control
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🔍 15 being monitored
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Eight new calls were made in the past 24 hours.
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Fire hazard levels are primarily moderate to high, with scattered pockets of low and extreme hazard.
New Fires of Note
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RED044 – 0.5 ha, being held; 1.3 km NE of Nungesser Rd, west of Pedlar Lake
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RED045 – 2.5 ha, active; 8.3 km west of Grist Lake
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RED046 – 2.0 ha, active; near Berens River, southeast of Upper Goose Lake
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RED047 – 1.0 ha, active; northeast of Coathup Lake
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RED048 – 30.0 ha, active; NW of Stout Lake—requires immediate attention
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RED049 – 0.7 ha, active; east of McInnis River
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RED050 – 0.1 ha, active; west of McInnis River
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RED051 – 2.5 ha, active; east of Irwin Lake, near Manitoba border
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SLK039 – 0.1 ha, being observed; remote Shinbone Lake area
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SLK040 – 0.1 ha, active; near Little Cat Lake
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DRY015 – 0.1 ha, active; 4 km east of Vermilion Bay
Fires of Note: Ongoing Incidents
Red Lake 12 (RED012)
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Now 195,670 hectares and still not under control.
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Recent rain varied widely—2.5 to 21 mm—reducing fire behavior to low.
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Current efforts:
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23 fire crews working in three divisions along southern and eastern edges
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Supported by 16 helicopters, including 2 heavy-lift helicopters
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Crews continue hose and pump patrols targeting smouldering hotspots
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Sioux Lookout 18 (SLK018) – Cat Lake First Nation
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Remains 23,648 hectares, with minimal fire activity.
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Weather report: intermittent thunderstorms through the afternoon.
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Crews coordinated with air support for equipment slinging to Cat Lake Airport.
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Further rain and isolated storms expected Monday.
Canada Day Safety Reminder
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With celebrations ahead, remember fireworks can trigger wildfires.
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You’re responsible for damages and firefighting costs if your fireworks spark a fire.
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Consider attending organised displays instead of DIY sets.
No Drone Zone
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Drone flights near fires are illegal and risk obstructing aircraft & ground crews.
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Please avoid airspace above all active fire areas.
Reporting a Wildland Fire
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North of French & Mattawa Rivers: Dial 310‑FIRE
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South of French or Mattawa: Dial 9‑1‑1
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For the full current wildfire status, visit Ontario.ca/fireupdates.
