Wildfire Update: New Fires Reported in Northwest Region – NetNewsledger
July 9, 2024
KENORA – The Northwest Region has confirmed three new wildfires in remote areas by late afternoon on July 8.
- Nipigon 11 (NIP011): Located near Hector Lake, approximately 24 kilometers north of Eabametoong First Nation, this 20-hectare fire is being observed.
- Sioux Lookout 10 (SLK010): Situated approximately 41 kilometers northeast of Kingfisher Lake First Nation, this 3.0-hectare fire is also under observation.
- Red Lake 3 (RED003): Near Margot Lake, about 20 kilometers southwest of North Spirit Lake First Nation, this fire is not under control and spans 2.0 hectares.
At the time of this report, there are eight active fires in the Northwest Region at various stages of control:
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