Update on the forest fire: Crews seek to take advantage over Parry Sound 33 today

There were no new fires in the northeast reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry on Sunday, but crews continue to fight 39 forest fires in northeastern Ontario. 39; Ontario.

Parry Sound 33, which caused the evacuation of people from Key Harbor and Henvey Inlet First Nation.

In a statement, the department said that the fire was about 7,650 hectares, but that winds blowing from the southwest occupied along the nearest part of Highway 69.

The Department stated that the fire was located about seven kilometers from the road until Sunday

"The priority remains along the northeastern side of the fire. The MNRF stated that the minimum growth occurred along the southwestern part of the fire, "said the MRNF

. ws will try to secure this area. Southwesterly winds are expected to continue tomorrow, which could result in strong periodic surges in nearby communities and along Highway 69. "

Approximately 800 campers were also evacuated from Grundy Lake Provincial Park over the weekend -end. Ontario Parks on its website: "We will reevaluate on July 30 if any further cancellations are required.

Here is information on some of the other fires in the northeast.

Lady Evelyn Fire Dam

• The North Bay 072 fire remains at 27,579 hectares and is considered uncontrolled.
• A little smoke was present in Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park. observed on the fire later in the afternoon and we expect that this will increase over the next few days when the weather returns to seasonal values ​​with temperatures reaching the middle at 20 degrees.
• River Valley Cluster
  • Crews have made solid progress on all fires today.
  • North Bay 62 was found under control this morning.
  • At North Bay 42, the teams worked on the north side today and made good progress.
  • North Bay 025 is also under control.

  Pembroke Fire Cluster

  • Good progress continues to be made on all fires in this group
  • Pembroke 5 continues to show minimal fire activity. Since yesterday, this fire is held at 37.5 hectares
  • Pembroke 6 has shown very little growth today. The crews are now fully established on the southern, western and eastern flanks of this fire. Crews still working to contain the 697-hectare fire
  • Being held at 72.5 hectares, Pembroke 7 crews are working towards the center of this fire by expanding the line of control.
  • With excellent progress in difficult terrain, Algonquin Park 11 has been upgraded to stand earlier today. It is listed at 34.2 hectares