Active Wildfires continue to spread through northwestern Ontario. May 8,2025. Image: Ontario Forest Fires Facebook page

First forest fire of the season in the Rainy River District

Tim Davidson April 17, 2026 11:04 am Last Updated on April 17, 2026 11:04 am

There might be snow on the ground but the first forest fire of the season has been recorded.

It’s a 12 hectare blaze near Rainy River near the intersection of Wilson Creek Road and Highway 600.

The first is listed as under control.

The forest fire season officially started on April 1st.

(File photo)

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Tim Davidson

Tim Davidson has more than 30 years of experience in radio news. He is based in Kenora and covers stories in northwestern Ontario. Contact Tim at davidson.tim@radioabl.ca.

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12:46 pm, Apr 17, 2026

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