Thursday, August 11, 2011

2 new fires reported in NW

The battle continues to bring wildfires under control across Northwestern Ontario.  Ministry of Natural Resources firefighters are being helped by intermittent rain and slightly below-average temperatures this week.  However, Information Officer Gabby Rivard says fires could begin to increase again when dry conditions return.  There were 2-fires reported yesterday and 96-active fires currently burning in the Region.