The recent spell of warm, dry weather has resulted in a new spate of forest fires across northwestern Ontario.
The MNR reported six new blazes yesterday, including two in the Kenora area.
One was found smouldering on Scott Island about 25 kilometers southwest of Minaki.
The other about 10 kilometers south of Kenora.
That blaze was located by an MNR helicopter and doused by the Longbow Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
The MNR is expecting more fire activity over the next few days due to lightning strikes from thunder storms over the weekend.
