Overview

• Fire managers say the Long Lake complex remains out of control but has not expanded for several days, and no homes have been reported lost.
• Forecasters expect strong wind shifts Friday into Saturday with little or no rain, and incident command is prioritizing firefighter safety and redeployment plans.
• Structure protection remains a priority with 61 properties outfitted with sprinklers as crews reinforce dozer guards along the northern edge closest to homes.
• Thursday’s deployment included 52 provincial wildfire staff, 22 firefighters from Ontario, 44 local volunteers, air tankers and helicopters, and 37 pieces of heavy equipment.
• About 100 homes remain under evacuation with escorted access still restricted, and the federal government will match Canadian Red Cross donations for 30 days.