The Long Lake wildfires complex is still being held at 8,468 hectares. Crews are making progress, working inward from the edges of the fire zone. They’re seeking out fire burning underground, dousing tree roots, soil, mosses etc, working on buffers around areas that haven’t burned.
Crews are taking a systematic approach to make populated areas safe again. They are working around properties, checking for ash pits that could burn people or animals that walk on them, and taking down unstable trees. Removal of downed power poles and lines is also ongoing.
Resources today include 11 helicopters, 4 planes with bird dog, about 7 pieces of heavy equipment. 40 DNR, 18 Ontario, 60 Quebec firefighters, plus support staff.
An updated evacuation map is available online:
