Multiple active forest fires in Algonquin Park

Multiple active forest fires in Algonquin Park

As of this morning (June 5) Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is reporting a new forest fire east of Bancroft to go along with two active forest fires in Algonquin Park.

The fire known as Pembroke 1 is currently listed at 50 ha in size and not under control.

Meanwhile, Algonquin Park 7 is listed at 2.1 ha and not under control, and Algonquin Park 6 is listed at 18 ha and not under control.

Virtually all of northern Ontario, including Muskoka, is now under a fire ban.

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