Rain brings some relief, but major blazes like Red Lake 99 still burning
THUNDER BAY – Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reports that by 6:00 p.m. CDT on August 10, one new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Fire Region.
New Fire Confirmed
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Dryden 22 (DRY022) – Located about 41 kilometres east of Highway 599 on a small island in Seseganaga Lake. The fire was just 0.1 hectares in size and is now listed as out.
Current Fire Situation
As of this update, there are 56 active fires in the Northwest Region:
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5 not under control
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2 being held
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4 under control
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43 being observed
Recent rain has eased the fire hazard to low to moderate across most of the region, with only a small area of high hazard northwest of Lake Nipigon.
Fire of Note – Red Lake 99
Location: Northeast of Poplar Hill
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Size: 30,602 hectares
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Status: Not under control
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Conditions: Rainfall of 28–33 mm over the past day has reduced fire activity.
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Progress: Crews are making solid gains on key suppression priorities as conditions improve.
Safety Reminder – No Drone Zone
Flying drones near wildfires is dangerous and illegal. Drones can force aircraft to halt firefighting operations, putting lives at risk. If you fly, they can’t.
Reporting a Wildfire
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North of the French and Mattawa Rivers: Call 310-FIRE (no area code)
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South of the French and Mattawa Rivers: Call 9-1-1
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