Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

Namaygoosisagagun First Nation Chief Helen Paavola spoke at yesterday’s news conference in Thunder Bay regarding her community’s wildfire evacuation. “My community was evacuated without notice or support. We didn’t understand how MNR failed to protect us. We are a member of the Anishinabek Nation, and we are grateful for their support.” We are accepting donations on behalf of Namaygoosisagagun First ...

As wildfires continue to force evacuations across Northern Ontario, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is helping keep families and their pets together by providing emergency support for animals displaced by the crisis. Working alongside the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response, the Red Cross, municipalities, Airbnb, 211Ontario, and animal welfare partners across Ontario, the Ontario SPCA is providing a ...

Updated: July 21, 2026 at 7:45 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 12 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 21. Fort Frances 45 (FOR045) is located on an island, on Bartley Lake. The 0.1-hectare fire is being observed. Dryden 44 (DRY044) is located approximately 17 kilometers west of highway 599 and southeast of Press Lake. The 0.1-hectare ...

Updated: July 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 40 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 4 are not under control, 4 are under control and 32 are being observed. An update on fire Wawa 17 (WAW017): Four FireRanger crews remain committed to ...

Please check the KZA website for up-to-date fire location/information being provided by MNR. Maps will show the location of the new lightning-started fires now bringing the total number of fires which surround the community to 6 (1 to the north, 4 to the west and 1 to the south).   Effective this morning at 12:01am, MNR has placed KZA into ...

Leaders from Gull Bay First Nation, Whitewater Lake First Nation, Fort William First Nation, Anishinabek Nation, Nokiiwin Tribal Council, and Nishnawbe Aski Nation will address inaccurate and misleading statements from Premier Doug Ford regarding Ontario’s wildfire response and support to First Nations at a press conference in Thunder Bay. Tuesday, July 21 3 p.m. Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, ...

Jul 21, 2026 at 08:32 July 17, 2026 In response to the devastating wildfires affecting communities across Northwestern Ontario, United Way of Thunder Bay and the Thunder Bay Community Foundation have partnered to establish the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund. The new Fund was created in response to inquiries from individuals, workplaces, organizations, and United Ways across Canada seeking ...

Jul 21, 2026 at 00:21 As of this afternoon (July 20th, 2026 16:05), there are 142 active fires in the Northwest Region. Of those fires, 46 remain not under control. Precipitation and thunderstorms are forecasted for the next few days. A large number of lightning strikes have been observed across the landscape. The fire hazard is low across the Northwest ...

Jul 21, 2026 at 00:15 Excellent news!! Our fire chief was just on the phone with the MNRF and they have let us know that SLK100 and SLK101 in the South Shore Drive/David Lake area have both been declared OUT this afternoon!! (Jul 20, 2026 at 16:42). Please share the information with family and friends. The MNRF fire map hasn’t ...

Updated: July 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 43 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 5 are not under control, 1 is being held, 5 are under control and 32 are being observed. An update on fire Wawa 17 (WAW017): Four FireRanger ...

Updated: July 20, 2026 at 6:47 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 2 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 20. Sioux Lookout 102 (SLK102) is located approximately 12 kilometres east of Pickle Lake, northwest of Juby Lake. The 0.1-hectare fire is not under control. Dryden 43 (DRY043) is located approximately 22 kilometres north of Highway 17, south ...

3:05 AM EDT Monday 20 July 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility in regions in yellow (shown at right). Localized poor air quality and reduced visibility due to wildfires smoke is expected to continue today. Conditions are expected to improve this afternoon. Environment Canada continues the ...

Jul 19, 2026 at 20:23 Updated: July 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) A total of 8 new wildland fires were discovered in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 18. Dryden 38 (DRY038) was located near Patricia Lake, west of existing fire Dryden 36. The fire was called out at 0.1 hectares. Nipigon 69 (NIP069) is located approximately 12 kilometres ...

Jul 19, 2026 at 20:22 Updated: July 19, 2026 at 7:45 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 3 new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. Sudbury 29 (SUD029) measures 0.1 of a hectare, and is in proximity to the Chelmsford Golf Course. One Ontario FireRanger crew is assisting the Greater Sudbury Fire Department. Cochrane 45 (COC45) is being observed approximately 120 ...

Jul 19, 2026 at 17:45 July 19, 2026 at 11:05am Update Boozhoo Eabametoong First Nation, Additional aircraft’s have been scheduled for today. In total, there will be six aircraft’s arriving in Eabametoong supporting with evacuations. Schedule below – please be advised the times may change so please listen to the radio for updates and be prepared. Flight 8: 11:00 a.m. ...