Thunder Bay, ON — Despite wildfire conditions improving in and around the northwestern Ontario hub, Ont., on Tuesday, there are many steps residents can still take to reduce their wildfire risk and the likelihood of negative impacts to their properties. Mark Shruiff, the fire chief for Neebing Urgent response Services (NES), shared the number one cause of fire spread and…
Thunder Bay, ON — There are 145 active wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario Forest Fires, one fewer than were reported on Tuesday night. Of these, 49 are listed as not under control, six are being held, eight are under control and the rest are being observed. The largest wildfire in the region, known…
THUNDER BAY — There are 145 active wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario Forest Fires, one fewer than were reported on Tuesday night. Of these, 49 are listed as not under control, six are being held, eight are under control and the rest are being observed. The largest wildfire in the region, known as…
News from Thunder Bay: A veterinary team from southern Ontario has driven up to the regional capital to provide care for cats and dogs displaced by the region’s wildfires. More than a dozen communities, including several First Nations in the northwest, are under evacuation this wildfire season. There are about 185 active wildfires across Ontario, according tothe latest numbers from…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that With weather conditions improving and fire behaviour slowing, residents of Upsala are returning home following a voluntary evacuation last week. "The weather has cooled. the humidity is up," declared Upsala fire chief Doug Kiezebrink. "Winds are maybe still a bit of a problem." Kiezebrink called the fire — Fort Frances 14,…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that The Community of Thunder Bay has activated its Urgent situation Operations Centre as a precaution while wildfires, evacuations and heavy smoke continue to affect Northwestern Ontario. Community authorities stressed that the activation does not mean Thunder Bay is facing an immediate wildfire threat. There is currently no indication that residents of…
THUNDER BAY — There are 145 active wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario Forest Fires, one fewer than were reported on Tuesday night. Of these, 49 are listed as not under control, six are being held, eight are under control and the rest are being observed. The largest wildfire in the region, known as…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that Provincial animal welfare organizations are coming together to aid pets displaced amid wildfire evacuations across northwestern Ontario. Northern Reach Networkhas received hundreds of messages requesting support in its efforts to help communities in and around Thunder Bay, including remote communities being evacuated. Paul Bishop, a board member with the non-profit, stated the network…
THUNDER BAY — July 16, 2026– The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) in Thunder Bay remainsVery High Risktoday as smoke from area wildfires continues to impact air quality in the Lakehead. The suspension of non-critical Municipality outdoor operations and programming will continue to protect the health and safety of both staff and participants. In addition to the temporary measures made…
News from Thunder Bay: There are 145 active wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario Forest Fires, one fewer than were reported on Tuesday night. Of these, 49 are listed as not under control, six are being held, eight are under control and the rest are being observed. The largest wildfire in the region, known…