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Sudbury 17 and 10 wild fires now under control, access restrictions lifted

For campers and other users to travel to their camps in the vicinity of The Sudbury 17 fire, there is good news.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the largest forest fire in the region, was brought under control Monday.

The fire burning north of Massey burnt out some 5,800 hectares of woodland before it was brought under control.

The goods news is that the travel, use and access restrictions, including the Tote Road, are now revoked and users can now access the area.

Meanwhile, the Sudbury 10 fire, which was declared June 2nd, which has burnt out just over 1,370 hectares between Sudbury and Elliot Lake is now under control.

There are currently 22 active wildland fires in northeastern Ontario, and of those, four are not under control, five are being held, seven are under control and six are being watched closely.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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