Fire scene still quiet

Fire activity remains rather quiet in the West Fire Region, with the only active blazes being two new fires in the Sioux Lookout District yesterday.
No problems were reported with them.
Recent rainfall across the region, particularly in the southern sectors, has resulted in a mixed fire hazard—ranging from “low” to “moderate” in the south while remaining “high” in the north.
There have been a total of 67 fires to date, consuming 56 hectares.
Training continues for FireRanger crews across the region to maintain their high standards of fire response, equipment use, and suppression techniques.
The weather today is expected to be mainly cloudy with showers from the southwest to the northeast in the region. By tomorrow, the forecast is calling for cloud with showers or periods of rain from the north shore of Lake Superior to south of Big Trout Lake.
Increasing temperatures are expected to make it hot and muggy in the region.
Fire managers will monitor the rainfall closely to ensure aircraft, personnel, and equipment resources are on full alert in areas where the fire hazard remains “high.”
Meanwhile, two Ontario CL-415 heavy waterbombers, one bird dog aircraft, and two Air Attack Officers continue assisting with fire suppression operations in Manitoba.
As well, 22 FireRanger crews and agency representatives, along with fire suppression equipment, have been dispatched there to support the firefighting effort.
Ontario crews have been assigned to Manitoba Fire #24, a 32,000-ha. blaze near Grand Rapids. Weather conditions there continue to be dry and windy.
The public is reminded, under the Forest Fires Prevention Act of Ontario, that day burning of brush or grass is not allowed.
You may start a fire no sooner than two hours before sunset and it must be put it out no later than two hours after sunrise.
Choose a safe site, keep your fire small and never leave it unattended, and remember to ensure the fire is put dead out before leaving.
If you live in a municipality, check local bylaws for any burning restrictions that may apply.