MNR watching Lightning

A lightning show on Wednesday night has the Ministry of Natural Resources keeping a close eye on the fire situation in Northwestern Ontario.

Over a thousand lightning strikes were reported.

Information Officer Debbie McLean says they'll monitor the strikes for any possible fires in the coming days.

McLean says if new fires are being reported they will have enough staff and equipment on hand to deal with them.

Another contingent of fire fighting personel from the region was sent to B.C. yesterday.