Monday, May 16, 2011

Busy Weekend for MNR Fire Crews

A warm, dry and windy weekend has increased the fire hazard across northwestern Ontario.

The Ministry of Natural Resources says its crews were kept hopping dealing with wild fires right across the region.

There were a total of 11 new forest fires reported in the region, 3 of which have been  declared out, 4 fires being held, 3 fires not under control.

There was one new forest fire reported in the Kenora area.

Most of the fires are being described as human caused.