Support for out-of-province forest fires has arrived

In Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, badistance is being provided to help fight forest fires in Ontario.

MNRF says fire crews from Alberta and British Columbia have now arrived in Ontario to help with firefighting. Fifteen crews of three from British Columbia and ten crews of four from Alberta will be deployed in the priority fires tonight.

In the air, CL415 bombers and T802 amphibians from Alberta and Saskatchewan as well as.

This morning, there are 69 active forest fires in the Northeast region. A total of 27 of these fires are not yet under control, while 42 are detained, under control or observed.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry informs the public that travel restrictions have been put in place in McLaren's Road, Gibbons Road, Baie-Jeannne Road, South Pardo Road and St Road. Joseph, including George Gordon and Iron Lake Road, Red Squirrel Lake Road beyond the intersection of Jack Pine Road and Lady Evelyn Provincial Park in the North Bay District. These travel restrictions will help protect the public and ensure public safety.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is asking residents of Lake Temagami to attach boats and float planes as close to the shore as possible to allow aqua and other aircraft to fight overhead fires. to do their job.

When water bombers approach an expanse of water, boaters must approach the shore in order to safely take their water. A water bomber will not escape from a lake or river if an invading boat presents a safety hazard.

Similarly, many communities in northeastern Ontario are experiencing flue drift today.

This smoke comes from several fires in Ontario. If you think you are seeing new smoke or seeing flames, you can contact 310-FIRE if you are located north of the French rivers and Mattawa. Please contact 911 if you are south of these rivers.