UPDATED: Eagle Bluff wildfire prompts evacuation alerts, air quality statement
The cause of the fire is unknown. Continue reading
Forest Fire
Russia to probe if forest fires in Siberia were set deliberately
The wildfires cover 3.1 million hectares of mostly remote, uninhabited forest, the Federal Forestry Agency said on Thursday. Continue reading
145 personnel continue to attack Richter Mountain fire: BC Wildfire Service
The fire is now 403 hectares in size, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Continue reading
Northern Ontario fire evacuees beginning to return home
By David Baxter Reporter
A handful of Pikangikum First Nation evacuees will be returning home from Regina, but there is still no general repatriation order for the entire community. Continue reading
Evacuation of Pikangikum First Nation paused as forest fire gets smaller
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says that as of Sunday, the fire burning near Pikangikum was about 447 square kilometres. Continue reading
Manitoba Red Cross evacuating residents from 2 First Nations due to wildfire smoke
The Red Cross says it will be evacuating “Priority 1” residents, which include the elderly, babies and those with chronic respiratory problems. Continue reading
Northwestern Ontario forest fire has grown over 100 sq. km since Friday
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the fire, dubbed Red Lake 23, is currently 719 square kilometres. Continue reading
Forest fire forces evacuation of Keewaywin First Nation in northern Ontario
Scores of people have already been flown to Sioux Lookout, Ont., which has declared a state of emergency. Continue reading
Evacuated residents can return to Traverse Bay after destructive forest fire
The Rural Municipality of Alexander said Monday that the blaze – which chased 40 to 60 people out of the area – is now completely open and safe for residents. Continue reading
Buildings burned, residents evacuated after Traverse Bay forest fire
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
Residents were evacuated and structures were destroyed after a forest fire in the Traverse Bay area. Continue reading