North Bay 6 forest fire under control, North Bay 3 being observed

By Mary Beth Hartill & Doug Crosse
North Bay Nipissing News
May 24, 2020
Category: Forest Fires
Region: Canada, Canada East

NORTH BAY —  There are still two active forest fires in North Bay.  A fire known as North Bay 6, which is five hectares large and started on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:47 p.m., is considered under control. It is located in West Nipissing’s Crystal Falls area, 25 kilometres northwest of North Bay, some 18 kilometres from the shores of Lake Nipissing.  And a fire known as North Bay 3, which is one hectare large and started on Monday, May 18 at 2:41 p.m., is being observed. It is located north of the Kenny Forest Provincial Park, some 52 kilometres north of North Bay.  In the northeast region, the fire hazard ranges from moderate to extreme. The areas of most concern are in the Pembroke, Gravenhurst, Elliot Lake, Mattawa and Powassan areas.

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