Mishkeegogomang First Nations evacuated due to fire

NEWS RELEASE

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

**************************** One new fire was reported in the Northeast Region on Saturday, June 25. 

Cochrane 11 was reported west of Attawapiskat at one hectare in size. 

It is not yet under control. 

There are three other active fires in the region.

Wawa 12 was reported northwest of Manitouwadge and is under control at 60.0 hectares.

Cochrane 6 was reported southwest of Kashechewan and is being observed at 500.0 hectares.

Cochrane 10 was reported west of Attawapiskat and is under control at 0.5 hectares.

No issues are anticipated with any of the active fires.

Most parts of the Northeast Region will see sunny skies Sunday and into the week.

The hazard is low throughout the southern half of the region but increases to moderate in the northern portion.

The fire of note in Ontario is Sioux Lookout 35, in the Northwest Region. 

The evacuation of Mishkeegogomang First Nations in northwestern Ontario was completed due to smoke from the fire.

Sioux Lookout 35 remains listed as not under control and is more than 47 thousand hectares in size.

Planning on enjoying a campfire this weekend? 

Keep your fire small, build it on bare rock or dirt, never leave it unattended and make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving the site. Drown! Stir! Drown!

If you live within a municipality, contact your local municipal office or fire department before burning.

Be fire smart!

For more information, visit here and report forest fires using the toll-free reporting number: 310-FIRE (3473).

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