Smoke from Sioux Lookout 35 continues to bear down on the community of Mishkeegogamang forcing the evacuation of more residents. The forest fire is now reported to be about 10 kilometres away with smoke causing most of the problem. About 150 residents have been taken to Sioux Lookout with 100 more heading for Ignace. Thursday, June 23, 2011
More residents leave Mishkeegogamang
Smoke from Sioux Lookout 35 continues to bear down on the community of Mishkeegogamang forcing the evacuation of more residents. The forest fire is now reported to be about 10 kilometres away with smoke causing most of the problem. About 150 residents have been taken to Sioux Lookout with 100 more heading for Ignace. 