Fort Frances Evacuation Alert - Fort Frances 14, 15, 38, 39 and Minnesota's "Thumb Fire"

An evacuation alert has been issued by Dryden Fort Frances Atikokan District due to the evolving situation and increased fire behaviour of multiple wildland fires including Fort Frances 14, Fort Frances 15 and Fort Frances 38 as well as Fort Frances 39 and Minnesota’s ‘Thumb Fire’. People residing or utilizing the area near the fires, located within Ontario, are strongly encouraged to prepare to evacuate on short notice. More information can be found at ontario.ca.fireupdates or by calling 807 476 2231.