The fire grew to 67 km2 (17,000 acres) by July 26, 2018.[3] By July 28, 2018, the fire was within 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) of Highway 69.[4] By August 5, the fire had grown to 112.3 km2 (27,700 acres),[5] but the fire was successfully contained within a few days after this.[6] On October 31, 2018, the wildfire was declared extinguished by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.[1]
Investigation
An investigation by the MNRF ruled that the fire was started by a disabled ATV near Henvey Inlet. This confirmed unofficial reports that construction crews working on the Henvey Inlet Wind Project were unable to contain a fire started by one of their vehicles. The ministry has decided not to raise charges against the construction company.[7][8]