Friday, July 17, 2009

Fire Hazard Update

3-new forest fires were reported yesterday across Northwestern Ontario.

One of the blazes burned in the Northern section of Quetico Park and crews acted quickly to hold the flames.

Another fire is burning in Quetico, but it is being allowed to run its natural course.

Ministry of Natural Resources Information Officer Travis Moffatt says the fire hazard has taken a 180-turn.

Another fire was reported near New Osnaburgh First Nation and it was contained after burning point-1 hectare.