Friday, May 18, 2012

MNR Battles Blaze on Lake of the Woods

High winds have been causing problems for fire crews in northwestern Ontario.

The MNR says its continuing to battle a 150 hectare blaze on an island on Lake of the Woods.

The fire on Falcon Island was initially reported on Tuesday.

Its not threatening any private property, but the MNR says they do have three water bombers and two fire crews trying to douse the fire.

There were three new wildfires reported in the region yesterday.