Wildfire Update – Special Advisory Northwest Region July 16, 2018

Smoke drift in Kenora and area
by Chris Marchand
KENORA – Smoky conditions in Kenora and area are the result of a fast-growing forest fire to the northwest of the community. Those with urgent health concerns should contact Tele-Health Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
Located near the Manitoba border approximately 33 kilometres north of Wabaseemoong (Whitedog) First Nation, Kenora Fire 71 has expanded to 2000 hectares in size since the lightning-caused fire was discovered, July 15.
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