Friday, August 23, 2013

Fire Season Heating Up

A fairly busy week for MNR fire crews in the region.

Another four wild fires reported yesterday, bringing this week's total to
17.

Most of the new blazes have been caused by lightning.

In the meantime, the MNR says its continuing to monitor a couple of fires
on Lake of the Woods.

One has been burning for a couple of weeks in the area between Ferrier and
Whiteout Islands, while the other is located near French Narrows.

The MNR says the fires are being allowed to burn themselves out as part of
their Lake of the Woods Response Plan.