Environment Canada continues the Orange Alert for the area. Smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility. Poor air quality may persist into the weekend. Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can change rapidly over short distances and from hour to hour. During heavy smoke conditions, everyone’s health is at risk ...

We are continuing to respond to active wildland fires across the province. With new fires confirmed over the past 24 hours, there are currently 177 active fires. Key updates on some fires of note in the Northwest Region: Fort Frances 14 & 15 – were both remapped at 55,106.3 and 48,261.4 hectares. Dryden 36 – Dryden 36 has now merged with ...

Updated: July 16, 2026 at 7:45 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) One wildland fire was confirmed last night after the update was issued: Cochrane 42 (COC042) is 1 hectare in size and is being held. This fire is located approximately 3 kilometres southeast of Fox River and 8 kilometres north of Bannerman Lake. 20 new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region ...

Jul 16, 2026 at 21:21 Updated: July 16, 2026 at 6:47 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) A total of 5 new wildland fires were discovered in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 16. Nipigon 63 (NIP063) is located near the northwest end of Onaman Lake. The 0.1-hectare fire is not under control. Nipigon 64 (NIP064) is located approximately 7.3 kilometers northeast of Jobrin ...

Jul 16, 2026 at 21:21 Evacuation Order – Fort Frances 14 All persons must immediately evacuate the area indicated on the attached map unless authorized by a travel permit issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources. All persons are prohibited from entering the area indicated on the attached map unless authorized by a travel permit issued by the Ministry of ...

July 16, 2026, Issued: 7:10 PM FIRE STATUS – WAWA 17 Wawa 17 remains active and has grown to approximately 25 hectares in size. Throughout the day, MNR has been aggressively attacking the fire with water bombers and has advised that ground crews will continue suppression efforts tomorrow. COMMUNITY THREAT ASSESSMENT At this time, the fire does not pose a ...

We understand that many people have been evacuated from their communities and are now in Thunder Bay, with limited information about the support available here. We also recognize that many residents in Thunder Bay and surrounding areas may be feeling worried, stressed, or overwhelmed by the wildfire situation. This guide provides information on: Wildfire updates and emergency alerts Housing and ...

The Goulais Fire Department has issued a Total Fire Ban. The Ban has been implemented by the Fire Chief under the Authority of the Office of the Fire Marshall (O.F.M.). Effective Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 the Goulais Fire & Rescue response area including: Goulais River, Searchmont Batchawana Bay Ranger Lake Montreal River This is NOT a Ministry of Natural Resources ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre is excited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Lady Dunn Hospital this summer! Everyone is warmly invited to join the festivities on July 27th, 2026. The original hospital on the LDHC site, the Lady Dunn Hospital, opened its doors on July 27th, 1951. This facility was funded through the efforts of ...

Issued on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 9:09 PM EDT by Township of Gillies The active fire located within 1 km of the Township of Gillies border, combined with the extreme fire danger in Northwestern Ontario, could require a response beyond the Township’s capacity and pose a major threat to life and property. Due to these reasons the Township of Gillies ...

July 16th – 9 a.m. update Another day filled with smoky skies here in Thunder Bay, but our hope is that the right conversations are finally occurring at the higher level to assist KZA members in the administration their needs. We continue to work very closely with Loome (evacuation specialists) who is working with the provincial emergency operation centre and ...

Jul 16, 2026 at 16:10 As of 4 pm today the Lady Dunn Health Centre has lifted the Code Grey. We will continue to monitor air conditions and keep the community updated. Please visit Algoma Public Health for information on protecting your health during periods of poor air quality. Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work ...

Effective as of immediately, on July 16th, 2026, and until further notice, an Open-Air Burning ban for the municipality of Sault Ste. Marie, ON has been implemented. All Open-Air Burning within the municipality of Sault Ste. Marie is temporarily banned. During this ban, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services will not be renewing or issuing permits. Any individual burning during the ...

July 15, 2026 Over 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, with the largest alone rivaling the size of Washington, D.C., sending heavy smoke across the country and into communities on both sides of the border. Canadians living near these fires are already facing hazardous air quality, and that same smoke is now settling over the United States, including my home ...

Jul 15, 2026 at 23:38 Out of an abundance of caution Manitouwadge will be under a Municipal fire ban until further notice. NO OPEN AIR BURNING IS PERMITTED. Although we fall outside of the restricted fire zone. We feel implementing a Municipal fire ban is the right choice, for the safety of the residents of Manitouwadge. With MNRF crews hard ...