
On May 27th, Wawa fire 18, was caused by human carelessness. The MNR and Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s assistance in obtaining any information regarding this incident.
The fire was located just east of Wawa and north of Highway 101 on the Skokiland Road. Fire personnel from bases in Ontario and British Columbia were dispatched to suppress the fire.
This carelessness cost over 3 million dollars and resulted in the loss of 2300 hectares of Ontario’s beautiful forest.
If you have any information regarding this forest fire or any crime you can send in your e-tips to www.saultcrimestoppers.com, text the keyword SSM along with your tip to 274637 or call us at 942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477.