{"id":84989,"date":"2026-08-19T08:07:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=84989"},"modified":"2026-08-19T08:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:10:10","slug":"fort-frances-39-minnesotas-thumb-fire-evacuation-alert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/19\/fort-frances-39-minnesotas-thumb-fire-evacuation-alert\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Frances 39 & Minnesota\u2019s \u2018Thumb Fire\u2019: Evacuation Alert Lifted"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aug 19, 2026 at 08:07<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The evacuation alert had been issued by Dryden Fort Frances Atikokan District for the area around active wildland fire Fort Frances 39 and Minnesota\u2019s \u2018Thumb Fire\u2019 has been lifted effective 4:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time on August 18, 2026.<\/p>\n

Wildland fire suppression activities are ongoing on for this fire, but public safety relating to this fire is no longer a concern. Residents and visitors should continue to remain aware of local conditions and follow any direction provided by local authorities or emergency officials.<\/p>\n

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Jul 17, 2026 at 21:22<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Updated MNR Report: July 17, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.\u202fCentral Daylight Time (CDT)<\/p>\n

An evacuation alert has been issued by Dryden Fort Frances Atikokan District due to the evolving situation and increased fire behaviour of wildland Fire Fort Frances 39\u00a0and Minnesota\u2019s \u2018Thumb Fire\u2019. People residing or utilizing the area near the fires, located within Ontario, are strongly encouraged to prepare to evacuate on short notice.<\/p>\n

This includes all areas accessed by:<\/p>\n