roscoe
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Returned home from 11 days in Canada, near Upsala Ontario. Fished Wawang for 6 days. Then moved 45 miles south and fished Lac des Mille Lac for some smallies for 4 days.
A week later, fire moved in from the west and burned almost 100,000 acres around Lac des Mille Lac. The fire burned the campground and the wind shifted, stopping the fire in the driveway that separates the campground from the lodge and the 12 cabins.
It destroyed 3 other resorts, possibly more, over 100 homes, and several campgrounds.
The entire area is evacuated and roads are guarded to keep everyone out. Some resort owners still don't know if their's survived. 3 co-workers have cabins on the lake, but they were spared. There was no warning to the area, even though the local fire brigade, OPP, and MNR were all aware of the fire. Many many people could not evacuate and created a flotilla of boats to ride out the night as they watched their resorts and homes burn.
A week later, fire struck near Wawang lake, literally 1.3 miles from where we fished all week. Luckily, the fire moved east, away from the resort. It burned about 50,000 acres and took out Pakashkan Lake Lodge.
Imagine waking up to this, with 60 guests in your cabins.
Then a couple hours later as you are trying to get your guests and your family out.....
And as you are pulling out the driveway, notice how the fire has already jumped to the islands on the left....
So far, both resorts are still standing. And my reservations are booked. But many are not. About 300-400 people a week are going to be looking for a new resort next year..
A week later, fire moved in from the west and burned almost 100,000 acres around Lac des Mille Lac. The fire burned the campground and the wind shifted, stopping the fire in the driveway that separates the campground from the lodge and the 12 cabins.
It destroyed 3 other resorts, possibly more, over 100 homes, and several campgrounds.
The entire area is evacuated and roads are guarded to keep everyone out. Some resort owners still don't know if their's survived. 3 co-workers have cabins on the lake, but they were spared. There was no warning to the area, even though the local fire brigade, OPP, and MNR were all aware of the fire. Many many people could not evacuate and created a flotilla of boats to ride out the night as they watched their resorts and homes burn.
A week later, fire struck near Wawang lake, literally 1.3 miles from where we fished all week. Luckily, the fire moved east, away from the resort. It burned about 50,000 acres and took out Pakashkan Lake Lodge.
Imagine waking up to this, with 60 guests in your cabins.
Then a couple hours later as you are trying to get your guests and your family out.....
And as you are pulling out the driveway, notice how the fire has already jumped to the islands on the left....
So far, both resorts are still standing. And my reservations are booked. But many are not. About 300-400 people a week are going to be looking for a new resort next year..