Two fire ranger crews, along with the Tilden Lake Fire Department, successfully extinguished a forest fire near North Bay on May 17, 2026. The blaze was located 0.6 kilometres west of Highway 11 and 0.8 kilometres west of Tilden Lake. Firefighters worked diligently to contain and put out the flames, preventing further spread to nearby areas. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but no injuries were reported. Local authorities reminded residents to exercise caution during dry conditions and to report any signs of smoke or fire immediately.
