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Forest fire closes Hwy 101 (update: open)

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE ************************ 6 p.m. update The OPP wish to advise the public that Hwy 101 is now open.

NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

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6 p.m. update
 
The OPP wish to advise the public that Hwy 101 is now open.

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Hwy 101, Sequin Twp closed due to forest fire

Matheson Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory:

Location:  Hwy 101, Sequin Twp

Brief Description of Event:  Hwy 101, Sequin Twp 12 Km west of Wahgoshig FN closed due to forest fire in area.  MNR on scene.

Detour (if available):  N/A

Estimated duration of Road Advisory: Unknown

The O.P.P. will distribute details and updates of the road advisory as information becomes available.

Please do not call O.P.P. Provincial Communication Centres for road advisory updates or road condition information.

Visit the Ontario Ministry of Transportation website at http://www.mto.gov.on.ca or call 511 for Traveller's Information such as Winter Road Conditions, Construction Reports, Road Closures, Traffic Reports, Traffic Cameras and Interactive Mapping.

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