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Ompah-Area Wildfire Triggers Evacuations in North Frontenac, Closes Road 509

Wind-driven spread has prompted shelters in Snow Road and Ompah.

Overview

  • Frontenac OPP closed Road 509 from north of Mississippi Station to south of Ompah after reports of an active fire between South Lavant Road and Snow Road.
  • Residents in the Ompah area began evacuating as officials reported the blaze pushing north and east due to windy conditions.
  • North Frontenac Township opened evacuation centres at Snow Road Community Hall and Ompah Community Hall.
  • The township’s Emergency Control Group is monitoring conditions, and police are prepared to go door-to-door if further evacuations are required.
  • Officials have not provided information on cause, size, or containment, and the province lists northern Frontenac County as a high fire-risk area.