Two new wildfires have been confirmed today by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Wawa 7 is a 0.1 hectare fire located on the west side of an unnamed lake approximately 5 kilometres west of Linbarr Lake, according to Friday's news release. This fire is under control. The second new fire is North Bay 10 (NOR010), a 0.1-hectare fire located on a small island at the eastern end of Turtle Lake in Mattawa River Provincial Park. It is not under control.
There are 15 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region right now, the release added. Cochrane fire management sector has 13 fires; all are being observed.
Following is Friday's full release:
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
July 18, 2024
Time of Report – 17:50
Northeast Region
There were two new wildland fires confirmed today, Friday, July 19.
- Wawa 7 (WAW007) is a 0.1 hectare fire located on the west side of an unnamed lake approximately five kilometres west of Linbarr Lake. This fire is under control.
- North Bay 10 (NOR010) is a 0.1 hectare fire located on a small island at the eastern end of Turtle Lake in Mattawa River Provincial Park. It is not under control.
At the time of this update, there are 15 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Cochrane fire management sector has 13 fires; all are being observed.
The fire hazard is moderate to high across the Northeast Region with the exception of a band of low fire hazard across the far north along the James Bay coast.
For current wildland fire danger values check this interactive map.
No Drone Zone: Be safe, stay clear of forest fires
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Help fight forest fires: Stay clear of waterbombers
When waterbombers approach a body of water, move close to the shore so they can perform their scoop safely. A waterbomber will not scoop from a lake or river if encroaching watercraft pose a safety hazard. Be safe, stay clear of waterbombers.
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