Northwestern 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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• 2 more First Nations evacuated in northwestern Ontario due to wildfires

  Residents from two more First Nations in northwestern Ontario are being evacuated today due to the threat posed by growing wildfires in the region.

  Weather

  Jul 21, 2021
• Northern Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency amid nearby wildfires

  Pikangikum First Nation has declared a state of emergency and is attempting to evacuate hundreds of residents as smoke from a nearby wildfire blows into the community.

  Environment

  May 30, 2019