Skip to content

Don’t tie up 911 lines call MTO for forest fire road closure updates

OPP News Release ********************* SOUTH PORCUPINE - For up to date information on road closures, members of the public are reminded to call the Ministry of Transportation toll-free Service Ontario Transportation Info Line at 1-800-268-4686 and n
OPP News Release

*********************

SOUTH PORCUPINE - For up to date information on road closures, members of the public are reminded to call the Ministry of Transportation toll-free Service Ontario Transportation Info Line at 1-800-268-4686 and not 911 or OPP detachment administration phone numbers.

South Porcupine Detachment reports a surge of travel related information phone calls. Non-emergency public inquiries for travel information can tie up needed emergency lines and personnel.

Media will be advised of any change in road closure status through the standard OPP Traffic Advisory Update as soon as there is a change in status.

Emergency service providers regularly deal with forest fires and have initiated a planned, appropriate response. Residents are advised to stay away from the restricted
areas and check for any road closures before traveling by calling the Ministry of
Transportation toll-free Service Ontario Transportation Info line at 1-800-268-4686.

Public safety is a priority; in the case of an emergency always call 911 immediately.

*********************