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Campfire started Kirkland Lake 8 - police seek culprit(s)

NEWS RELEASES OPP KIRKLAND LAKE COMMUNITY CONTROL GROUP ************************* Kirkland Lake OPP and MNR investigate cause of fire Seeking help from the public KIRKLAND LAKE, ON - Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and the M

NEWS RELEASES

OPP

KIRKLAND LAKE COMMUNITY CONTROL GROUP

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Kirkland Lake OPP and MNR investigate cause of fire

Seeking help from the public

KIRKLAND LAKE, ON - Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Natural Resources are looking for the public’s help in identifying person or persons who were on Elsie Lake (otherwise known as Beatrice Lake) area for the three days prior to the May 20, 2012, start of the Kirkland Lake Fire 8.

The cause of the fire has been determined to be human-caused, originating in a campfire on the east side of Elsie/Beatrice Lake. 

This site is accessible by boat.

The area of the fire start is a popular recreational area. 

If you have information in regards to this fire call police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 705-567-5400.

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Kirkland Lake fire update – May 28, 2012

KIRKLAND LAKE, ON - The town of Kirkland Lake remains under a state of emergency.

The 2577 hectare fire located only three kilometres from Kirkland Lake remains, “not under control” but the eastern flank (closest to the community) is being dubbed by MNR as, “being held.”

The Kirkland Lake Community Control Group has elected to maintain a state of emergency due to the close proximity of the fire.

All evacuated permanent residents returned to their homes at 6 p.m. Sunday May 27, 2012. 

Dorothy Lake, Lauramay Lake and Ferguson Lake Roads and areas remain closed. 

This also includes all areas north of the Nettie Lake including but not limited to Lawgraves Lake.

Residents are advised, when they return to their homes, their access is to their property only. 

The Implementation Order put in place by the Ministry of Natural Resources on May 21, 2012, remains in effect. 

The order prohibits the use and occupation, travel on and use of any and all forest access roads and trails on Crown lands in the Townships of Teck, Morrisette and Bernhardt, as known as the incorporated Municipality of the Town of Kirkland Lake; is prohibited unless authorized by a travel permit as issued by the Kirkland District of the MNR.

The Implementation Order also restricts travel and use of Crown land in the eastern portions of Grenfell and Maisonville Township.

The restricted access on lakes is to facilitate fire suppression efforts. 

Helicopters will be dropping buckets to deliver water in support of ground crews and water bombers will need to load.

As well, fire suppression heavy equipment will continue to work in the area, values protection will remain on the properties and Airport Road east of Nettie Lake Road is closed.

Because the fire is not under control residents must remain in a high state of readiness. 

There is no evacuation order at this time but residents are asked to be prepared. 

Preparation includes fill your vehicle with fuel, packing three days clothing, all medication, First-aid Kit, food and bottled water, important papers, personal items and pets.

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