Fire hazard declining

Staff

There’s been no new fires confirmed in the Northwest Region since Wednesday, as the number of blazes dwindle.
Nipigon District fire #30 was declared “out” yesterday, while Kenora District fire #40 and Thunder Bay District fire #29 were “out” on Wednesday.
There are currently nine active fires in the region, including one in Nipigon District and eight in Sioux Lookout District.
The forest fire hazard is “low” across much of the region, with pockets of “medium” threat in the Thunder Bay area and the far north.
For general fire information updates, call toll-free 1-888-258-8842.
To report a forest fire, call 310-FIRE (3473).