From the MNRF Four new fires were reported by yesterday afternoon in the Northwest Region. Two of the blazes occurred in Red Lake District, with both being listed as “not under control” at last report at 1.6 and 0.1 hectares in size, respectively. One was located near Walsh Lake while […]
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Staff Two new fires were reported in the Northwest Region yesterday, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reported. Thunder Bay Fire #12, a 0.1-hectare human-caused fire, was listed as “not under control” at last report. Nipigon Fire #14, a 0.5-ha blaze, also is listed as “not under control.” There […]
