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Mooseland Road Wildfire - July 17, 2026 (4)

Mooseland Road wildfire under control: DNR

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The Mooseland Road wildfire on the province’s eastern shore, is now under control, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

In a post on social media Wednesday evening, DNR said this is key milestone in any wildfire.

“Under control means it is the fire is responding well to suppression efforts. It is not expected to grow, but it is still not extinguished.”

The wildfire broke out August 15 forcing more than 100 from their homes for a few days.

It remains at 1,447 hectares in size – about the size of 2,000 football fields.

Now that the fire is under control, DNR says they will no longer provide regular updates.

ON FIRE MAP JUNE 4 2026

Most wildfires in northwestern Ontario now under control

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Most wildfires across northwestern Ontario are now under control or fully extinguished, according to the Forest Fire Info Map.

Near Lake Nipigon, a cluster of five fires was reported burning yesterday. Three of those fires have since been put out, though one remains listed as out of control.

In the Thunder Bay area, two fires are being held, while another is listed as contained.

Further north, near the Red Lake district, one wildfire is still considered out of control.

Officials say the overall risk of new fires across the region is currently low to moderate as a heat wave moves east toward Toronto.