KAWARTHA LAKES-Crews are battling three forest fires in Kawartha Lakes, two of them are not yet under control and one is being held.
Two of the fires are near Head Lake in the Norland area. The third is near Burnt River.
Haliburton 19 (HAL019) is 27 hectares and located approximately 1.6 kilometres west of Highway 49, and 1.7 kilometres south of Highway 121. The fire is not under control. Five crews will be dedicated to this wildland fire by this afternoon. Air attack will be continuing today.
Haliburton 17 (HAL017) is 1.6 hectares and located approximately 0.7 kilometres west of Fishog Lake, and 1.6 kilometres south of Long Lake. The fire is under control. One crew is on this fire.
Haliburton 16 (HAL016) is 3 hectares and located approximately 1 kilometre west of Head Lake and Highway 45, and 1 kilometre northwest of Rush Lake. The fire is not under control. Control of this fire has been handed to the municipality.
There are no reports of structure loss at this time.
Water bombers are being used and are scooping water from Four Mile Lake.
Otonabee Conservation declared a Level 1 drought due to a combination of low rainfall and high temperatures during June and July. These dry and hot conditions can affect crop yields, water supplies, and aquatic ecosystems.
What You Can Do?
We’re asking everyone to voluntarily reduce water use, especially:
- Lawn watering
- Car washing
- Filling pools
- Non-essential outdoor water use
Every drop counts! Let’s work together to protect our water resources and support the health of our environment. The City of Kawartha Lakes has issued a total fire ban for the area.
Stay informed: Visit otonabeeconservation.com for updates and water-saving tips.
This story has been updated with new information from the MNR.
