Weather, Closures, Forest Fires

Updated: August 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 5 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of Aug. 11. Thunder Bay 79 (THU079) is located near Dog Lake, approximately 18 kilometers west of Highway 527. The 0.1-hectare fire is under control. Thunder Bay 80 (THU080) is located south of Athelstane Lake, approximately 24 kilometers ...

Aug 11, 2026 at 09:10 Hwy 17 is now open. Aug 11, 2026 at 08:37 Traffic control at scene is conducting traffic past the scene. The Wawa Community Bus is being used to transport the individuals on the bus who did not require medical transport by EMS. Aug 11, 2026 at 07:46 Ledcorp employees are currently manning a barricade at ...

Aug 11, 2026 at 09:10 Hwy 17 is now open. Aug 11, 2026 at 08:38 Aug 11, 2026 at 08:08 7:56 a.m. by OPP Northeast Region ROAD CLOSURE: Hwy17 westbound is closed between #Hwy631 in WhiteRiver and Hwy101 in Wawa due to a collision in the area. Injuries are being assessed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area as there ...

Updated: August 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 49 (SUD049) is 0.5 of a hectare and located approximately 0.9 of a kilometre east of Highway 69, and 4.5 kilometres north of Byng Inlet. The fire is being held. Sudbury 50 (SUD050) is 1 hectare and located approximately ...

Updated: August 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northwest Region since the previous update. Fort Frances 64 (FOR064) is located near Little Turtle River, approximately 4 kilometers northeast of Riverview Lake. The 0.3-hectare fire is under control. At the time of this update there are 108 active wildland fires in the Northwest Region. ...

Updated: August 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 3 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of August 9. Nipigon 97 (NIP097) is located near Weitzel Lake, approximately 3 kilometers southwest of Parks Lake. The 0.1-hectare fire is being held. Thunder Bay 78 (THU078) is located near Argon Lake, approximately 11 kilometers southwest of Highway ...

Updated: August 9, 2026 at 6:20 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 47 (SUD047) is 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 0.45 of a kilometre east of Chiniguchi Lake, and 1.3 kilometres northwest of Telephone Lake. The fire is being held. Sudbury 48 (SUD048) is 0.1 of a hectare and ...

Aug 8, 2026 at 14:15 2:14 PM EDT Saturday 8 August 2026 This advisory has ended. Aug 8, 2026 at 12:57 Yellow Advisory – Fog 12:27 PM EDT Saturday 8 August 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Near-zero visibility in fog continues over some areas, particularly near the shores of Lake Superior. The visibility will improve later this afternoon. ...

Updated: August 7, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Cochrane 55 (COC055) is 7 hectares and located approximately 3.2 kilometres southwest of Circle Lake, and 25.5 kilometres north of Lake Abitibi. Two FireRanger crews, two Twin Otters, two CL-415 waterbombers, and a Bird Dog have responded. The fire is ...

Updated: August 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 2 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of August 7. Fort Frances 62 (FOR062) is located southeast of Thompson Lake and approximately 6 kilometers northwest of Lac la Croix. The 0.1-hectare fire is being held. Sioux Lookout 114 (SLK114) is located near Highway 599, approximately 1 ...

This warning has ended at 2:17 a.m. Aug 7, 2026 at 21:48 9:11 PM EDT Friday 7 August 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Hazards: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h. Quarter to toonie sized hail. ...

This warning has ended at 2:17 a.m. Aug 7, 2026 at 21:48 9:11 PM EDT Friday 7 August 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Hazards: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h. Quarter to toonie sized hail. ...

This warning has ended at 12:23 a.m. Aug 7, 2026 at 21:48 9:11 PM EDT Friday 7 August 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Hazards: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h. Quarter to toonie sized hail. ...

This warning has ended at 12:23 a.m. Aug 7, 2026 at 21:48 9:11 PM EDT Friday 7 August 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Hazards: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h. Quarter to toonie sized hail. ...

Aug 7, 2026 at 08:05 Evacuation Order revoked – Dryden 36 The Implementation Order around active wildland fire Dryden 36  has been revoked effective August 7, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. Wildland fire suppression activities are ongoing on Dryden 36, but public safety relating to these fires is no longer a concern. Jul 22, 2026 at 21:13 Evacuation Order – Dryden ...