Monday, May 28, 2012

More MNR fire Crews Heading to Northeastern Ontario

More fire crews from northwestern Ontario are heading to Timmins to help battle a number of wild fires raging out of control.

The MNR says 16 more FireRangers, 15 Overhead staff and two Waterbombers were transferred over to the Northeastern Region yesterday.

Over 200 FireRangers, 90 Overhead staff and over 30 Aircraft from this region are now in northeastern Ontario.

Locally, there is only one active fire of note.

Kenora Fire #36 located on Falcon Island on Lake of the Woods is now listed as being held.