Photo courtesy of Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services

Crews Monitoring Wildfire North Of HWY 11/17

Jason Wellwood June 29, 2022 11:03 am Last Updated on June 30, 2025 2:32 pm

An important message from the Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services (SFES).

They’re advising residents to remain vigilant for wildfires.

This comes after a large brush fire Tuesday night east of 5 Road North and north of Highway 11/17.

Firefighters started an initial attack and requested the aid of the Ministry of Natural Resources, including Air, Forest Fire, and Emergency Services (AFFES) crews, who arrived just after 6:30 p.m. to assist in containing the fire.

AFFES crews continued to monitor the blaze as of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.

Fourteen SFES firefighters, two Pass Lake Firefighters, one AFFES Engine, and two AFFES ground crews responded to the call.

Ontario Provincial Police are also on scene due to concerns of smoke crossing the highway.

There have been no reports of any injuries.

Jason Wellwood

Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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