Blair Arthur

Hwy. 11-17 closed between #Hwy628 to just east of the Hwy. 11/17 junction in #Nipigon, due to a serious collision involving two vehicles. Injuries have been reported. Please avoid the area, and expect a prolonged closure for the on-site investigation and clean-up effort. Updates to follow. ~ La route 11-17 est fermée entre la route 628 et un peu à l'est de l'intersection avec la route 11/17 à Nipigon, en raison d'un grave accident impliquant deux véhicules. Des blessures signalées ont été constatées. Veuillez éviter le secteur et vous attendre à une fermeture prolongée pour permettre l'enquête sur place et les opérations de nettoyage. Des informations supplémentaires suivront. ^pia #NipigonOPP

COLLISION: Report of a motor vehicle rollover on HWY 11/17 just west of HWY 587 in WB lanes. Emergency crews responding. #Shuniah

COLLISION: Report of a two vehicle collision at the intersection of HWY 11/17 and HWY 587. Emergency crews responding. #Shuniah #ONHwys

Don’t forget! After tonight’s Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Game 7, set your clocks back one hour ⏰ and test your smoke & CO alarms! Enjoy the game and that extra hour of sleep. ⚾🔥 #GoJaysGo #TimeChange

STRUCTURE FIRE: Shuniah & Pass Lake fire crews are currently on scene of a working structure fire on East Loon Rd. Please avoid the area while crews work to suppress the fire and complete water tanker shuttles. #Shuniah

CLEARED (10.40 a.m.): The heavy police presence around Highway 11-17 and Eldorado Beach Road in #Shuniah has cleared. Thunder Bay OPP would like to thank the public for their cooperation. ^pia

We’re proud to share that Fire Chief Blair Arthur has received the Pat Bourguignon Northern Fire Chief Leadership Award at FireCon! 🔥👏 A well-deserved honour recognizing his dedication, leadership, and commitment to our community. #FireCon #FireService

OPP concerned for driver of overturned vehicle in the area of Hwy. 11-17 and Maunula Rd. in Shuniah. As a precaution, drivers are encouraged to not stop for hitchhikers. A higher-than-normal police presence is in the area while search continue. Updates to follow. ^pia #TbayOPP

Oliver Paipoonge fire is currently responding to a large industrial fire on Haniak Rd. Multiple fire departments supporting under mutual aid. Please avoid the area and move over for emergency vehicles. #OliverPaipoonge

UPDATE (2:00 p.m.): #HWY527 has reopened at Trowbridge Road in Thunder Bay. ^pia

COLLISION: Report of a serious single vehicle collision on #HWY527 near Trowbridge Road. Emergency crews responding. #Shuniah

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IN EFFECT issued by @ECCCWeatherON. Hazard: 110 km/h wind gusts and nickel size hail. Details: ecalertme.weather.gc.ca/warning-latest… #Shuniah #ONstorm

CLEARED: MARINE COLLISION: First arriving fire crews report patients in EMS care and no further assistance required. Fire crews cleared and returning to station. #Shuniah

Updated: Collision on #HWY102 Westbound at ALPPILA RD (N), Thunder Bay. Lane and WEST shoulder closed. #Incidents-59593" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">511on.ca/map#Incidents-…

Due to high to extreme forest fire hazard conditions, the #MNR has implemented another Restricted Fire Zone #RFZ in the Northwest Region. Zones 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 are now under an RFZ. Visit: Ontario.ca/fireupdates

SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT IN EFFECT issued by @ECCCWeatherON. 💨 Wildfire smoke is expected to affect the area tonight through Friday. Possibly continuing into Friday nightfor areas west of Thunder Bay. Details: ecalertme.weather.gc.ca/warning-latest… #onwx #smoke #Shuniah

Weather conditions on #HWY17 Both Directions at OPP ENTRANCE (W), Nipigon. All lanes closed. #ONHwys #Closures-11113" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">511on.ca/map?lang=en#Cl…

Building Fire on #HWY102 Both Directions at AUTO RD (N), Thunder Bay. All lanes closed. #ONHwys #Closures-2062" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">511on.ca/map?lang=en#Cl…

COLLISION: Report of a single vehicle rollover on HWY 11/17 near Superior Shores Rd in #Pearl. Emergency crews responding. #Shuniah