Northern Ontario Wildfires

• More new wildfires expected in northwestern Ontario, total of 109 active

  Four new wildfires have been reported in the region, bringing the area's total active fires to 109.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 2021
  
• Poor air quality due to northwestern Ontario wildfires: Environment Canada

  The weather agency has issued air quality statements for much of the area, including Thunder Bay, saying the smoke is leading to high levels of air pollution and low visibility.

  Weather

  Aug 3, 2021
  
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• Northwestern Ontario sees 17 new fires burning Tuesday as evacuations continue

  There are now 148 active fires burning, with 44 of those not under control, 12 being held, 27 under control and 65 being monitored.

  Weather

  Jul 27, 2021
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• More than 3,000 people evacuated from northern Ontario First Nations due to wildfires

  Currently, there are 151 wildland fires burning in Ontario, 138 of which are in the northwest region and 13 of which are in the northeast region.

  Environment

  Jul 26, 2021
• Ontario enforces restrictions on industrial operations in northwest as wildfires continue

  Ontario is imposing new restrictions on the mining, rail, construction and transportation industries in the province's northwest to reduce the likelihood of human-caused fires.

  Environment

  Jul 20, 2021
• Ontario issues emergency order to help deal with northern wildfires

  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the order means the province can close roads and restrict access to certain areas as needed to fight the fires.

  Environment

  Jul 14, 2021
• NAN seeks emergency declaration from province over northern Ontario wildfires

  The Nishnawbe Aski Nation says the declaration is needed to trigger an immediate response to the situation, including aircraft and watercraft for evacuations.

  Weather

  Jul 13, 2021
• Saskatchewan to take in 2,000 Ontario wildfire evacuees

  According to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has agreed to host 2,000 wildfire evacuees.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2019