Staff
Three new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by the end of yesterday while seven others were declared “out.”
Red Lake Fire #72 currently is classed as “not under control” at 10 hectares in size.
It is located 70 km west-northwest of Pikangikum.
Red Lake Fire #73, meanwhile, is “being observed” at five hectares. It is located about 50 km northwest of Deer Lake.
Sioux Lookout Fire #68, a lightning-caused blaze, also is “being observed” at five hectares about 55 km northeast of Cat Lake.
There currently are 73 active fires in the Northwest Region, affecting an area of 108,904 ha—more than twice the 10-year average.
Of these active fires, the Red Lake and Sioux Lookout districts have the highest count at 42 and 28, respectively.
Fort Frances and Kenora districts have none.
However, all districts in the region are committed to fire activity as FireRanger crews from both the Northwest and Northeast regions are providing support.
People who are planning on enjoying a campfire must keep their fire small, build it on bare rock or dirt, never leave it unattended, and make sure it is put dead out before leaving the site.
Report forest fires using the toll-free reporting number: 310-FIRE (3473)
Information updates are available on the Forest Fire Information Hotline at 1-888-258-8842.
