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Publication Date: August 19, 2026 - 13:23

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What to know as burn bans, evacuation orders are set to be lifted in northern Ontario

August 19, 2026

A restricted fire zone (RFZ) that has been in effect for northwestern Ontario and a small portion of the northeast since July 15 is set to be lifted Thursday morning by Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), effective at 12:01 a.m. ET. Evacuation and implementation orders will be dropped as of 9 a.m. Here's what residents should keep in mind.



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