The Ministry of Natural Resources reports that a fire in the southern part of Quetico Park is no longer a threat to public safety.
This fire started near Agnes Lake on July 20th and has burned 25,279 hectares; however, it is still not fully contained.
The flames have also crossed into Minnesota.
Fortunately, the fire hasn’t expanded in recent days.
As a result, the evacuation alert for the Saganaga Lake area along the Ontario-Minnesota border has been removed.
This region is well-known among canoeists who travel the route from Lake Superior to Lake of the Woods.
Despite this update, restrictions remain for other fires nearby.
Map showing location of Fort Frances 13, a wildland fire burning at the southern end of Quetico Provincial Park, August 6, 2026. Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Fire info map screen shot
Randy Thoms is a veteran news broadcaster with over 40 years’ experience. He is based in Fort Frances and covers stories across northwestern Ontario. Contact Randy at thoms. randy@radioabl. ca.
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