Fire conditions remain high to extreme across the region, with several active fires still not under control. Residents are being urged to follow evacuation orders and stay updated as the situation develops.<\/p>\n
MINE CENTRE \u2014 A small rural community between Fort Frances and Atikokan has been asked to evacuate as wildfire activity continues to increase across northwestern Ontario.<\/p>\n
Two active fires are burning along Highway 11 in the region.<\/p>\n
Residents of Mine Centre have been advised to evacuate due to the nearby fire threat from\u00a0Fire FOR005 was last updated at 20 hectares as of 5:19 p.m.<\/p>\n
Further east along the highway, about 30 kilometres from Atikokan, FOR004 remains at 10 hectares. Locals have reported on social media\u00a0that two cottages in nearby\u00a0Factor Lake have been destroyed by fire. Ground and aerial suppression efforts are ongoing. The fire is located on the north end of Factor Lake.<\/p>\n
Both fires are classified as \u201cnot under control.\u201d<\/p>\n
The OPP is advising motorists to avoid travel through the Fort Frances to Atikokan area.<\/p>\n
Fire hazard levels range from high to extreme in many areas, according to the current forest fire info map.<\/p>\n
Further north, including areas around Dryden and parts of the Kenora region, fire danger levels range from moderate to high. While not all locations are experiencing extreme conditions, localized hotspots remain a concern due to ongoing dry weather and reduced forest moisture.<\/p>\n