Crews continue to battle a wildfire south of Timmins and west of Temiskaming Shores.
Kirkland Lake 5 has been burning since Aug. 3 about 80 kilometres west of Latchford, five kilometres southeast of McKee Lake.
The 889 hectare blaze is not yet under control.
“Aerial fire suppression is being applied today using helicopters with buckets. In addition, 10 FireRanger crews, three fire management staff and three helicopters are assigned to this wildland fire with more resources being assigned over the next few days,” said Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services in its daily report.
There are 20 other active wildfires in Ontario’s Northeast Region, one is under control and 19 are being observed.
“The fire hazard is mostly low to moderate in the majority of the Northeast Region,” the report added.
“One small portion of the region located west of Espanola near Massey is showing a high hazard this evening. Some portions of Ontario’s Far North are showing a high to extreme hazard from Polar Bear Provincial Park to the Manitoba border.”
Find Monday's full news release below:
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
August 12, 2024
Time of Report – 18:00
Northeast Region
There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by early evening on Monday, August 12.
At the time of this update, there are 21 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these, 1 is not yet under control, 1 is under control and 19 are being observed.
Fire of note
- Kirkland Lake 5 (KLK005) is located approximately 5 km north of Stull Lake, 5 km southeast of McKee Lake, and approximately 80 km west of Latchford. This fire is 889 hectares in size and is not under control at the time of this update. Aerial fire suppression is being applied today using helicopters with buckets. In addition, 10 FireRanger crews, 3 fire management staff and 3 helicopters are assigned to this wildland fire with more resources being assigned over the next few days. An updated fire perimeter can be consulted on the province’s interactive map.
The fire hazard is mostly low to moderate in the majority of the Northeast Region. One small portion of the region located west of Espanola near Massey is showing a high hazard this evening. Some portions of Ontario’s Far North are showing a high to extreme hazard from Polar Bear Provincial Park to the Manitoba border.
For current wildland fire danger values check our interactive map.
No Drone Zone: Be safe, stay clear of forest fires!
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