Fort Frances 14: Expanded Evacuation Alert

Jul 18, 2026 at 21:22

Updated MNR Report: July 17, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT)

An expanded Evacuation Alert has been issued for areas within the Thunder Bay-Ignace District near the active wildland fire, Fort Frances 14. This is not an Evacuation Order. Residents in the newly identified alert areas are strongly encouraged to prepare for a possible evacuation and be ready to leave on short notice if conditions change.

Please be advised that all areas included in the prior Evacuation Order remain under those orders and evacuation is still required

This includes the following townships:

All areas located on the following lakes:

• Shebandowan Lakes, Kashabowie Lake, Burchell Lake, Lac Des Milles Lacs, Rudge Lake, Brule Lake, Baril Lake, Lang Lake, Huronian Lake, Peterkin Lake, Athelstane, Little Athelstane Lake, Bundy Lake, Worthy Lake, Milton Lake, Moss Lake, and Rainbow Lake

Please plan ahead and stay connected:

• Make sure you are aware of the current fire situation
• Prepare an emergency bag with your essentials (medicine, passports, legal documents etc.)
• Monitor official channels for updates at ontario.ca/fireupdates
• Be ready to quickly leave if instructed
• Respect evacuation orders, road closures and public officials’ direction
• Give crews and aircraft ample space to work

For more information on this evacuation alert, please call 807-475-1471

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