News from Thunder Bay: Despite wildfire conditions improving in and around the Lakehead region, Ont., on Tuesday, there are many steps residents can still take to reduce their wildfire risk and the likelihood ofnegative impacts to their properties. Dave Tarini, the chief of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, advised the fire department always expects fires to pop up locally, especially with…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: 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, confirmed the network was…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — The Community of Thunder Bay has activated its Critical incident Operations Centre as a precaution while wildfires, evacuations and heavy smoke continue to affect Northwestern Ontario. Municipality spokespersons stressed that the activation does not mean the regional capital is facing an immediate wildfire threat. There is currently no indication that residents of the municipality will need…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Northwestern Ontario’s wildfire crisis remains the leading story for NetNewsLedger readers on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with 137 active fires, continuing evacuations and widespread smoke affecting communities, transportation and public health. Ontario Premier Doug Ford was in Thunder Bay Saturday, where he met with fire spokespersons and Indigenous people evacuated from threatened and damaged…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that A veterinary team from southern Ontario has driven up to Thunder Bay 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…
News from Thunder Bay: A total of 139 wildfires were burning across northwestern Ontario as of Sunday afternoon, provincial authorities confirmed. This number includes at least eight, covering a total of roughly 3,413 hectares, that were confirmed by the provincial Aviation, Forest Fire and Critical incident Services (AFFES) agency on Saturday evening: On Sunday, the AFFES remarked that across the…
News from Thunder Bay: the regional capital – WEATHER DESK – Thunder Bay begins Saturday under widespread wildfire smoke, sharply reduced visibility and an Orange Air Quality Warning. The temperature is already near 19°C, with a humid afternoon expected as the high reaches 26°C. A chance of showers and thunderstorms could bring temporary neighborhood improvement, but Environment Canada expects very…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that With about 600Eabametoong First Nation members at the centre of another evacuationdue to northern Ontario wildfires, the area leaders are speaking out about the conditions that make First Nations more vulnerable to such crises. “The conditions in which they [First Nations] are dealing with, just in terms of air quality, are…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — There were 139 active wildland fires burning in northwestern Ontario as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Ontario Forest Fires. Of those, 45 were listed as not under control, five were being held, eight were under control and the rest were being observed. The largest wildfire in the region, known as Thunder Bay 36, remains out of…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that July 16, 2026– The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) in the Lakehead remainsVery High Risktoday as smoke from area wildfires continues to impact air quality in the community. The suspension of non-critical The Lakehead outdoor operations and programming will continue to protect the health and safety of both staff and participants. In addition…