A look at the fire along Centennial Lake
No gawkers, please- as the Township of Greater Madawaska reports a precautionary evacuation order has been extended into tomorrow for residential areas impacted by the Centennial Lake Fire.
The current areas are as follows: Black Mountain Estate, Little Bay Lane and Airds Lake Rd behind and including Snider’s Tent and Trailer Park.
The Greater Madawaska Fire Department and the MNRF are reporting progress has been made in reducing the area of the fire, which, after surveillance yesterday was revised to be an estimated 45 hectares in size.
Ministry staff remained on site overnight, and water bombers are returning today (Tuesday).
Mutual Aid agreements see neighbouring FDs assisting Township Firefighters.
Road Closures are Fire Maps can be tracked as follows:
Municipal 511 – Road Closure Information:
Ministry of Natural Resources Fire Map:
https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/ForestFireInformationMap/index.html?viewer=FFIM.FFI
Residents are encouraged to keep checking the Greater Madawaska website and Facebook Page.
Those who require assistance related the wildfire should contact the Township office
during regular office hours, 830AM to 4PM; after hours please forward concerns by email to
cao@greatermadawaska.com or by phone 613-752-2261.
The Township remains in a LEVEL 2 FIRE BAN – no burning of any kind
Release summarized by Rick Stow
