The Township of Pickle Lake continues to stress that it hasn’t declared a State of Emergency due to a nearby forest fire.
Officials note there is no community evacuation but residents are free to leave on their own accord.
However, town officials aren’t anticipating any evacuation.
The fire is burning one kilometre northeast of the community and is moving in a southeast direction from the community, crossing Highway 599.
Power was restored around 2:00pm.
Additonal information is being provided at the Community Hall.
Officials ask that people stay calm, obey traffic control and follow the direction of emergency personnel.
If you require EMS Services, please call 807-928-2255.
To report further fires, please call 310-3473.
The blaze is still listed as out-of-control and was last mapped at roughly 780-hectares.
The Township says the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has six crews on the ground right now suppressing hot spots and water bombers are in the air.
Additional support is expected tomorrow. (Saturday)
(Photo Credit: Briana Halteman)
