The Ministry of Natural Resources is hoping that the weather forecast will provide some relief for fire crews in the northwest region.There has been a number of new fires in the past day in the Kenora, Dryden and Fort Frances Districts.
One fire was located in Sioux Narrows.
It was located southwest of the bridge in behind the Narrows Limited gift shop.
The MNR says the blaze grew to about one hectare in size before being
brought under control.
The cause of the fire is still being looked into.
Heading into the long weekend, the fire hazard right across the region is listed as high.
