woodenboater Posted August 1, 2018 Report Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Rich Clemens said: I've seen a couple Facebook posts from groups in the area recommending coming up 11 to north bay, then taking 17 west towards Sudbury. Will add maybe 45-60 minutes depending on where you are going. May be a small price to pay vs. getting all the way up there and the have to find an alternative route yup. turn left at Verner and yer back on 64. Takes you right past Lakair was thinking of Totem in a couple of weeks but guess that's now on hold.
SirCranksalot Posted August 1, 2018 Report Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) We were in the Otter Bay & Five Finger area last week and we could see and smell the smoke at times but, IMO, was quite tolerable.---blue haze in the dist and intermittent smell depending on wind direction. Today would not be one of the better days though Edited August 1, 2018 by SirCranksalot
Chuck Enwinde Posted August 1, 2018 Report Posted August 1, 2018 Looks like some wet weather is heading that way on the radar. Pray it doesn't miss.
AKRISONER Posted August 1, 2018 Report Posted August 1, 2018 its breaking up a little as rain tends to when it hits very very dry land. The land literally evaporates the moisture out of the atmosphere. At least one good thing is that areas just to the south like britt, pointe au baril and byng inlet are getting some of the rain. Although this fire is concerning, what was scaring the hell out of me was the possibility that another fire could spark in the region which would require the resources from Parry Sound 33 to have to start fighting another fire. That's the last thing that area needs. When you observe the radar closely, you can really see how dry the stretch between pointe au baril and the french river is dry as a bone...you can literally see the rain evaporating in that stretch as soon as it hits the land.
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Posted August 1, 2018 Hope it's nowhere near as bad as it was here in 2014. The only road South was closed for long stretches due to smoke and fires near the road. At one point a dozer crew had to run for their lives when the fire front came blasting through at 40+ MPH. It was so hot it melted the asphalt where it crossed the road. When it finally rained this is what fell from the sky.
lew Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 Here's the latest update. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/forest-fire-august-2-1.4770390
Old Ironmaker Posted August 4, 2018 Report Posted August 4, 2018 Stopped by Buddy's property today and see a livestock trailer parked outside Dunnville ON. His son and family evacuated the area of the French and could only bring the Family, 2 dogs and 6 Calves from the farm. They may have lost their home and 80 acre farm and 100 livestock. He is a mess. They are staying in a pop up. We read and hear of these things on the radio and TV but never think it can have happen to those we care about. He is one of our hard working farmers and has no idea what to do or the fate of his liveststock. All the help lines give a busy signal. What a cluster jamb. I can't imagine what I would do in the same situation, can't fathom it. A real time nightmare.
SirCranksalot Posted August 4, 2018 Report Posted August 4, 2018 The fire has not crossed 69 so I don't think any farms have been burnt out. I think all the farms are E of 69. That area was evacuated as a precaution though. The latest reports seem to say that the crews are gradually getting it under control
lew Posted August 4, 2018 Report Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) 26 minutes ago, SirCranksalot said: The latest reports seem to say that the crews are gradually getting it under control Those guys & gals have been busting their butts non-stop for a couple weeks now and doing an outstanding job bringing that blaze under control. Edited August 4, 2018 by lew
Old Ironmaker Posted August 4, 2018 Report Posted August 4, 2018 1 hour ago, lew said: Those guys & gals have been busting their butts non-stop for a couple weeks now and doing an outstanding job bringing that blaze under control. Those folks holding back fires across the World are tough as nails.
woodenboater Posted August 4, 2018 Report Posted August 4, 2018 you want to read about smoke jumpers and the risks they take ? read Young Men and Fire by Norman MacLean (he of A River Runs Through It).
chris.brock Posted August 4, 2018 Report Posted August 4, 2018 A co-worker of mine was a smoke jumper when he was younger. Aside from the danger factor, pretty much the whole summer is gone, it's spent working, long shifts, away from home. In a busy summer, the money he earned was less than I expected too. He said his last summer, he was sitting in a bog, getting destroyed by mosquitoes, soaked in sweat waiting for a helicopter for hours, and he just said "to hell with this crap"
SirCranksalot Posted August 4, 2018 Report Posted August 4, 2018 1 hour ago, chris.brock said: He said his last summer, he was sitting in a bog, getting destroyed by mosquitoes, soaked in sweat waiting for a helicopter for hours, and he just said "to hell with this crap" What's not to like?? Sounds pretty easy compared to portaging in to a 'back lake' to find trout. Just ask your friend the Bogerman!! ??
SirCranksalot Posted August 5, 2018 Report Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) It looks likethey are gradually getting it under control. Must be brutally hot out there on a day like today. They must hose each other down occasionally!? https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/fighting-hard-excellent-progress-made-on-parry-sound-33-fire-even-on-a-hot-weekend-1006747 Edited August 5, 2018 by SirCranksalot
Hack_Fisherman Posted August 5, 2018 Report Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) I don’t know about you guys, but the severe weather patterns we have been seeing scares the crap outta me. What are we facing in the future??? Edited August 5, 2018 by Hack_Fisherman Browser issues
leaf4 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Posted August 7, 2018 Hopefully the rain we're getting in the GTA is also making it's way up North and helping things out up with the firefighting efforts
AKRISONER Posted August 7, 2018 Report Posted August 7, 2018 1 hour ago, leaf4 said: Hopefully the rain we're getting in the GTA is also making it's way up North and helping things out up with the firefighting efforts the area that had the fire received rain the last two days, it wasnt enough to do a ton, but it didnt hurt, especially sunday during the wicked storm that rolled through, they got a very very heavy downpour for a good half an hour. Lets continue to hope for more rain, areas to the south i.e. britt, pointe au baril, skerryvore, shawanaga are still extremely dry...as is the entire area to the north at the french...we need like a week of rain up there to reset. The extreme fire danger may not leave until the fall to be honest.
Hack_Fisherman Posted August 9, 2018 Report Posted August 9, 2018 Good news finally about parry sound 33. They have made good progress and Some residents were allowed to return home
SirCranksalot Posted August 9, 2018 Report Posted August 9, 2018 https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/parry-sound-33-fire-now-being-held-1010683
Old Ironmaker Posted August 10, 2018 Report Posted August 10, 2018 On 8/5/2018 at 10:28 AM, SirCranksalot said: . Must be brutally hot out there on a day like today. They must hose each other down occasionally!? Kinda like working in the Steel Plant in January.
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