Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Quetico Forum :: Fire ban?
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mapsguy1955 |
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Lotw |
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dentondoc |
Lotw: "I got a call from the park yesterday, It went to voicemail and a very nice lady detailed the fire ban and just wanted to make sure everyone knew about it. I'm sure people have been showing up unprepared. " I think conditions have now changed. According to the Quetico Park web page, there is NO CURRENT FIRE BAN. Quetico Park dd |
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Lotw |
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Pinetree |
Another great site. |
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Pinetree |
dentondoc: "AgreeLotw: "I got a call from the park yesterday, It went to voicemail and a very nice lady detailed the fire ban and just wanted to make sure everyone knew about it. I'm sure people have been showing up unprepared. " |
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Lotw |
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QueticoMike |
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tumblehome |
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Lotw |
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daverr |
She also mentioned that another Ontario Agency, the "Fire Control Center" is the one that issues the burn ban. That agency has authority over a wide swath of land but can and does lift the ban in specific parts of its region. So it is possible that the ban in the Atikokan region would be lifted while the ban in Fort Frances remained. She also directed me to Quetico's Facebook page for up to the minute information. She says that they update that page very quickly when anything new is known. You can look at the facebook page here. Finally, I was curious how a burn ban was enforced for people that entered the wilderness before it was put into place. She mentioned that permit will say something to the effect of "No Open Fires" if it is issued during a burn ban. If a ranger stops you and your permit does not say that, they will give you verbal warning and jot down the permit number so that they know you have been informed of the ban. |
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old_salt |
Frenchy19: "How about just calling the Park? " Why would anyone do that? It’s much more fun to speculate the endless possibilities... |
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Frenchy19 |
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Pinetree |
Jm5k: "Here is a link to the Ontario Parks website. The page states that there is currently no burning restrictions and is updated every few days//Quetico |
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Pinetree |
I see no camp fire ban yet either in Quetico or the BWCA posted yet? |
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QueticoMike |
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QueticoMike |
Pinetree: "Prescribed burn today:Superior National Forest will implement the Sylvania Prescribed Fire Project, 12 miles northeast of Isabella, on the Tofte Ranger District today. The intent of the project is to remove woody debris left after logging and improve conditions for natural regeneration. Click on your link, scroll down and look at the last paragraph on the right hand side of the page. |
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Pinetree |
QueticoMike: "Pinetree: "Prescribed burn today:Superior National Forest will implement the Sylvania Prescribed Fire Project, 12 miles northeast of Isabella, on the Tofte Ranger District today. The intent of the project is to remove woody debris left after logging and improve conditions for natural regeneration. As I read it it is highly recommended,but usually if it is a Ban they say No campfires. Also the upper left still reads No Ban on fires. Which sometimes could happen they didn't correct both sites? Lower right hand corner as Mike mentioned: Be advised, Quetico is currently in a Restricted Fire Zone due to high forest fire danger. Please do NOT have campfires (even in a fire pit with a grate) or use charcoal BBQs at this time. Please use portable liquid or gas stoves instead when cooking. |
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QueticoMike |
Just trying to get a clarification on this, thanks! |
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Pinetree |
With less precipitation in the southern part of the region, Fort Frances and portions of the Thunder Bay Districts have escalated to a high forest fire hazard. Restricted Fire Zone declared in Northwest Region The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) has declared a Restricted Fire Zone in the Districts of Kenora, Fort Frances, Dryden and the southern portion of the Red Lake, Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout Districts and along the north shore of Lake Superior in the Nipigon District. During a Restricted Fire Zone, the use of open fires – such as campfires, or burning of brush or debris, is restricted. Failure to comply could result in fines of up to $25,000 and three months in jail, as well as financial responsibility for the costs incurred in fighting a forest fire. Portable gas or propane stoves are permitted for use for cooking or warmth, though they should be closely monitored. Portable charcoal BBQs and Hibachis are not permitted unless within 100 metres of a dwelling, or within an organized campground. Commercial campground operators may allow their guests to enjoy campfires during a Restricted Fire Zone period provided they meet certain conditions. The Restricted Fire Zone is a temporary measure to reduce the number of new human-caused wildfires as the Aviation Forest Fire and Emergency Services branch of the OMNRF expects the elevated forest fire hazard to continue into the foreseeable future. Contact Northeast Region Isabelle Chenard Fire Information Officer 705-564-6156 Northwest Region Contact Chris Marchand Fire Information Officer 807-937-7241 Check out our Twitter accounts for safety tips and other forest fire related information. (@ONForestFires / @ONFeudeforêt) Fires: year to date The figures below represent the total number of forest fires inside Ontario's fire region for the 2018 fire season, as they compare to the 2017 season and to the ten year average. 2018 123 fires 2017 53 fires 10 year avg 129 fires Fire bans in Provincial parks For all park fire bans see Ontario parks alerts You are responsible for fires you light From April through October, people using outdoor fires must follow strict guidelines under the Forest Fires Prevention Act of Ontario to ensure their fires are properly managed. Anyone who starts a fire outdoors must take all necessary steps to tend the fire, keep it under control, and make sure the fire is out before leaving the site. A person failing to burn safely could be fined and held responsible for the cost of putting out the fire. People living in municipalities should check with local fire officials for bylaws on outdoor fires. Updated: May 16, 2018 |
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Pinetree |
QueticoMike: "I'm confused, so if they say please no campfires, that means there is no fire ban and you can still have campfires? So you are saying it is highly recommended not to have a fire but you can still have a fire until they say there is a ban? I am confused as much as you are on Quetico,but that is how I read it,but I could be wrong. Wouldn't be the first time. Than you have Minnesota Red Flag warning definitions? Either way it is extremely dry,smart thing is to not burn at all. |
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Pinetree |
QueticoMike: "I heard it is extremely dry up there again this year. I wonder if there will be a fire ban here in the next couple of weeks?" I think with very hot temps predicted it will be close to no camp fires in the next couple of weeks. It is getting very dry in much of Minnesota. Lot can happen between now and than? Rain? I think they did get a little rain around May 8th. MN DNR Fire update |
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tumblehome |
**If there is going to be a forest fire in the BWCA/Quetico, it will be this week and it will be caused by humans** From the NWS in Duluth: Monday. Dry and breezy conditions have developed near the Canadian border from north-central Minnesota to the Minnesota Arrowhead this afternoon. These conditions, combined with dry vegetation, will cause near critical fire weather conditions through this evening. This means any fires that develop could easily spread. Tuesday through Sunday Gusty winds and dry conditions will develop over far north-central Minnesota Tuesday. The winds could be strong enough to cause critical fire weather conditions because of the dry vegetation. These conditions could cause any fires that develop to rapidly spread. |
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QueticoMike |
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elpirkl |
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Mocha |
old_salt: "Frenchy19: "How about just calling the Park? " LOLOLOL |
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Lotw |
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SummerSkin |
Quetico Park Alerts |
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QueticoMike |
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Pinetree |
SummerSkin: "As of this morning, the fire restriction has been removed from the Quetico alert page. I think it is still on. Just found this: Quetico Alerts- Full Fire Ban |
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SummerSkin |
Pinetree: "SummerSkin: "As of this morning, the fire restriction has been removed from the Quetico alert page. You might be right. Their map still shows pretty much all of southwest Ontario in a restricted fire zone. Ontario wildfire map Just seems strange that they would remove the text of the alert from their official alert page. Good news is that the forecast is calling for some rain this coming weekend. (Of course, last week's forecast called for it for this past weekend...) |
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Lotw |
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Pinetree |
Lotw: "I'm on lake of the woods, we got about 1.5 Friday. its amazing the change that it made. " I see Ely for all of May got just under 2 inches of rain which is very good. But throughout the area it has been so variable. I know around Brainerd we got less than 0.5 inches since the middle of April. Its dry down here. There talking very warm temps even in Ely for memorial weekend. Maybe much of the BWCA is find now but farther north it is drier? |
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mjmkjun |
Mocha: "old_salt: "Frenchy19: "How about just calling the Park? " +2 that made my day. |
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SummerSkin |
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Pinetree |
SummerSkin: "I just received a call from an official with the park to inform me that the fire ban is still in place and likely will be past this weekend. Major bummer for our trip coming up on May 27, but I understand the precaution." Thanks ,you also got to consider in dry conditions that firefighters are already busy and don't have extra personnel and equipment to fight new fires. |
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Jm5k |
https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/quetico/alerts |
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toomuchtackle |
Announcement is on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/QueticoPP/ |