Smoke from Red Lake Fire 12, near Sandy Lake First Nation, drifts over forest on June 7, 2025. Image: Ontario Forest Fires Facebook page

Active wildfire out of control near Kenora

Natalie Chiasson May 28, 2026 7:04 am Last Updated on May 28, 2026 7:04 am

There’s a new active wildfire currently burning in the Kenora area of Northwestern Ontario.

Officials reported the blaze just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Crews say the fire is not under control just yet.

You can follow forest fire activity on the Ontario Forest Fire Info map.

Natalie Chiasson

Natalie Chiasson is a multimedia journalist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She graduated from the Radio/Television/Journalism program at NSCC, and is passionate about community, culture, and storytelling. Contact her anytime at ChiassonN@radioabl.ca.

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Kenora, CA

10:24 am, May 28, 2026

19°C

L: 18° H: 19°

Feels like 18°C°