Monday, September 12, 2011

Forest Fire Update

Ontario’s fire season isn’t over yet.There were 32-new forest fires over the past 3-days in Northwestern Ontario.Conditions were extreme with high winds and drought-like conditions.

Several fires that were quiet came back to life including Red Lake number 84.The Ministry of Natural Resources says despite aggressive air and ground attack, a commercial outpost cabin was lost on Gull Lake.


Help is on the way with cool and damp conditions in the forecast. There are 51-active fires in this region.