**MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTRY**

Northeast region 

Parry Sound 33

  • Approximately five kilometres west of highway 69 and less than one kilometre south of the Pickerel River.
  • The Municipality of French River issued an Evacuation Alert for the Alban area, west of the high powered hydro lines on Highway 64. For more information, call the municipality at 705-898-2294 or visit www.frenchriver.ca
  • Parry Sound 33 covers 8973 hectares in size. Today, winds occurred from the west/southwest.
  • The northeast and east portions of the fire were the most active and a few of these sections progressed eastward towards the CN Line. Crews have been working hard to slow the fire’s progression in this part of the fire.
  • Structural protection continues. Structures along the Pickerel and Key Rivers have had sprinklers set up on them today as well as structures along the French River on Hartley Bay Road.
  • Crews worked on the southeast portion to hold the perimeter and complete hose line.
  • Water bucketing and water bombers along the east flank continue as aerial suppression efforts seek to close in the fire.
  • Even though the focus is on the northeast side, we continue to supress and monitor all portions of the fire. Aerial ignition on portions of the fire near Fox Island have brought the fire to natural boundaries removing the fire hazard in this area.
  • The fire behaviour for tomorrow is expected to remain the same as today. High temperatures mixed with low humidity will be present on the fire site.
  • Winds from the west/southwest will occur again into tomorrow, possibly bringing more smoke into surrounding communities and along highway 69.

River Valley fire cluster

  • Includes North Bay 25, 42 and 62.
  • North Bay 25
    • In Sturgeon River Provincial Park
    • 176 hectares
    • Being held
  • North Bay 42
    • North of Red Cedar Lake
    • 350 hectares
    • Being held
  • North Bay 62
    • Southwest of Hand Lake
    • 2,500 hectares
    • Under Control

Lady Evelyn fire cluster

  • North Bay 72
    • Approximately 30 kilometers west of Temiskaming Shores
    • Covers 27,275 hectares
    • Not under control
  • May become more active over the next few days as the areas starts to dry out from recent precipitaion.
  • There were a few smokes and hot spots observed today.
  • Infrared scanning continues to happen when weather conditions cooperate.
  • Multiple pieces of heavy equipment continue to build dozer guard along the fire’s edge.

Pembroke fire cluster

  • Includes Pembroke 5, 7 and 7, and Algonquin Park 11.
  • Pembroke 5
    • 37.5 hectares
    • Being held
  • Pembroke 7
    • 72.5 hectares
    • Being held
  • Pembroke 6
    • 697 hectares
    • Not under control
    • No growth was observed today 
  • Algonquin Park 11
    • 34.2 hectares
    • Being held 
  • Crews continue to make good progress on all fires.
  • For updates on highway conditions, including closures, please call 511.
  • For information about the fire situation: 705-564-6165
  • For media inquiries: 705-564-6156
  • For inquiries about French River Provincial Park restrictions: 705-857-1630 ext. 224
  • For Parry Sound District information, including calls related travel restrictions or to the recommendation of these evacuations and alerts, call 705-773-4218.
  • For Sudbury District information, including calls related to travel restrictions or to the recommendation of evacuation alerts, call 705-564-7963.