From the MNRF
Two new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon.
Both are small, and are located in the Sioux Lookout and Dryden districts.
There were eight forest fires in the Northwest Region over the weekend, located in the Fort Frances, Dryden, Kenora, and Thunder Bay districts.
Most of these fires have been declared “out” or are reported as “under control.”
Smoke drift from Manitoba may be visible in the Kenora District.
Rain was in the forecast for today, which was expected to reduce the fire hazard across the region.
Depending on the rain coverage, however, hazards may remain higher in some locations if less rain falls.
Think wildfires are just a problem in the summer? Think again.
Spring is grass fire season and grass fires can be a deadly and destructive menace. Seek alternatives to spring burning by considering composting or using your local landfill.
Meanwhile, did you know it’s illegal to fly a drone within nine km of a forest fire?
When you fly a drone near a forest fire, you can put the lives of pilots, firefighters, and other emergency workers at risk.
Be safe and stay clear of forest fires.
To see a complete list of fires across the province, click on our interactive map.
You also can get the latest update on the condition of any fire by clicking on the fire icon.
To report a forest fire, call 310-FIRE (3473).
