Forest Fire Situation Update: Northwest Region – August 13, 2017

A smoke column was visible from the TransCanada highway and Nipigon as it burned in the Kama Hill Area. Aggressive air attack was
carried out with four CL-415 heavy waterbombers on the fire and once it is safe, FireRanger crews will be positioned for ground attack.
Thirty New Forest Fires in Northwestern Ontario
THUNDER BAY – The forest fire situation has escalated through the Northwest Region with upwards of 30 new fires in a day and many northern communities affected by smoke and fires i