Lambton Shores Fire and Emergency Services

06/03/2026

05/25/2026

Following Friday’s large structure fire in Grand Bend, we want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who played a role in the response efforts.

Thank you to the dedicated members of Lambton Shores Fire and Emergency Services, South Huron Fire Department, Lambton Ontario Provincial Police - West Region and Paramedics Lambton County EMS. Responders were on scene for many hours and your professionalism and teamwork did not go unnoticed by our community.

We also want to recognize Victim Services of Sarnia-Lambton, Lambton Shores municipal staff, and The Grand Bend Legion for assisting with evacuated residents.

Finally, a huge thank you to the many local businesses, community groups and residents who reached out, offered resources, checked in on one another, and showed what community truly looks like.

05/22/2026

CLEARED (May 23 - 12:40 a.m.): Highway 21 between Main Street and Greenway Road in Grand Bend has reopened. ^pia
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ROUTE ROUVERT (23 mai - 00 h 40) : La route 21 entre Main Street et Greenway Road à Grand Bend a été rouverte. ^pia
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UPDATE (6:21 p.m.): Highway 21/Ontario Street closure has been updated to include the section between Main Street and Greenway Road in Grand Bend due to a structure fire. ^pia
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MISE À JOUR (18 h 21) : La fermeture de l'autoroute 21/Ontario Street a été étendue au tronçon situé entre Main Street et Greenway Road à Grand Bend en raison d'un incendie dans un bâtiment. ^pia

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UPDATE (4:00 p.m.): Highway 21/Ontario Street remains closed between Lake Road and Greenhaven Drive in Grand Bend due to a structure fire. The road closure is expected to be lengthy. Residents in the area of Lake Road and Pines Parkway can attend the Royal Canadian Legion on Municipal Drive for shelter. ^pia
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MISE À JOUR (16 h) : La route 21/Ontario Street reste fermée entre Lake Road et Greenhaven Drive à Grand Bend en raison d'un incendie dans un bâtiment. La fermeture de la route devrait durer un certain temps. Les habitants du secteur de Lake Road et de Pines Parkway peuvent se rendre à la Légion royale canadienne, située sur Municipal Drive, pour s'y mettre à l'abri. ^pia

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ROAD CLOSURE: Highway 21/Ontario Street is closed between Lake Road and Greenhaven Drive in Grand Bend due to a structure fire. Emergency crews are in the area and motorists should plan an alternate route. ^pia
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FERMETURE DE ROUTE : La route 21/Ontario Street est fermée entre Lake Road et Greenhaven Drive à Grand Bend en raison d'un incendie dans un bâtiment. Les services d'urgence sont sur place et les automobilistes sont invités à emprunter un autre itinéraire. ^pia

05/22/2026

Crews are on scene for a commercial structure fire in the area of Lake Road and Ontario Street South (Highway 21). Please avoid the area. Residents in the nearby subdivision should shelter in place and close windows and doors; and follow further instructions from on-scene emergency personnel.

05/22/2026

The Municipality of Lambton Shores is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Smith as fire chief for Lambton Shores Fire and Emergency Services.

05/19/2026

Happy Paramedic Services Week to our great community partners at Lambton EMS! Thank you for everything you do to help our community!

This week is Paramedic Services Week and we want to thank the dedicated members of Paramedics Lambton County EMS for serving our communities each and every day. Thank you for everything you do!

05/18/2026

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Update #3. Severe thunderstorms extend across southeastern Michigan and are moving east-northeast at 90kmh.

These storms will approach west Lambton and west Chatham-Kent between 5pm and 6pm as strong to locally severe storms.

Posted 406pm 05/18/2026

05/18/2026

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UPDATED BACK TO WATCH: YELLOW WATCH - SEVERE THUNDERSTORM

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.

Hazards:
Wind gusts up to 100 km/h
Hail up to toonie size

Timing:
This evening

Issued: 7:08 PM EDT Monday, 18 May 2026

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UPDATED: YELLOW WARNING - SEVERE THUNDERSTORM for Lambton County.

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

At 5:28 PM EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Location: 40 km west of Corunna to 20 km northeast of St. Clair Beach to Harrow

Motion: Moving quickly to the east at 70 km/h

Hazards:
Wind: damaging (90 - 110 km/h)

Issued: 5:29 PM EDT Monday, 18 May 2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Yellow Watch) issued for Lambton County.

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.

Hazards:
Wind gusts up to 100 km/h
Hail up to toonie size

Timing:
This afternoon and evening

Additional information:
Thunderstorms are expected to move eastward into the area from Lower Michigan. The main hazard will be damaging wind gusts.

Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.

Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using .

Issued: 1:06 PM EDT Monday, 18 May 2026

05/14/2026

It's almost the "official-unofficial" start to summer! As we head into the Victoria Day Long Weekend, we wanted to share some important reminders for those planning a visit to Grand Bend Beach.

🚫 Alcohol is not permitted on the beach

🚫 The beach is smoke and v**e free

🛟 Lake Huron water temperatures are still very cold this time of year. If you're planning a cold plunge, the Grand Bend Beach Patrol season has not started yet and lifeguards are not currently on duty

🅿️ Paid parking in Grand Bend resumes May 15, 2026. Please make sure to pay at designated parking locations or through the parking app where available

🚧 Lane restrictions due to construction on the Grand Bend Bridge are still in place and delays are likely. Crews anticipate all lanes to be reopened by June 26, 2026 and thank you for your patience

We hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable, and relaxing long weekend!

05/11/2026

It's ! Fire is fast, sprinklers put the fire out in 1.5 minutes, allowing residents to escape.