Update on Forest Fires - August 14th, 2018

 FOREST FIRE UPDATE

• surrounding forest fires still do not pose immediate threat to West Nipissing
• the complete fire ban remains in effect for West Nipissing

 

MNRF REGIONAL FOREST FIRE UPDATE AS OF AUGUST 14TH, 2018 - PARRY SOUND 33 
• No new growth as of yesterday
• the fire remains at 11,362 hectares
• Local residents may continue to see smoke drifts over the next few days as weather conditions remain hot and dry.
• Ground crews continue to extinguish hot spots within the fire perimeter and will continue moving to priority areas to search for additional hot spots.

For more information from the MNRF and to stay up to date on active forest fires visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires 

 

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