North Frontenac wildfire no longer spreading, according to officials

Wildfires are burning in eastern Ontario and western Quebec. In Gracefield, residents were lucky to avoid having to evacuate. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson reports.

A wildfire burning in the Ompah area of North Frontenac appears to be no longer spreading, according to the municipality.

Some residents were evacuated Sunday evening due to the wildfire burning along Road 509 between Ompah and Mississippi Station. The fire was pushing north and east due to the windy conditions.

On Monday night, the Township of North Frontenac said, “the fire appears to be no longer spreading, but does continue to burn in some sections.”

Firefighters remained on the scene to secure the perimeter of the fire.

Officials say Road 509 remains open, but motorists are asked to proceed with caution in the area.

“There have been no reports of injuries and no infrastructure damage from the wildfire,” according to the municipality.

The Ompah Community Hall on Road 509 is open for anyone needing shelter.

“Our thoughts are with those who had to evacuate their homes as a precaution,” Ontario Provincial Police said in a post on X Monday morning.

“Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources crews are evaluating the area this morning, but it sounds as if the heavy rain overnight definitely helped the situation.”

Ompah is located 115 kilometres north of Kingston.