68 Forest Fires Now Burning

Firefighters in our region have their hands full with a rash of new forest fires. 13 new fires were reported all over the Northwest district bring the total number of active fires up to 68. The largest fire is burning in the Red Lake district inside Caribou Provincial Park. That fire is measured at 934 hectares. The Sioux Lookout district is also dealing with a large fire measuring more than 400 hectares in size. None of the active forest fires are threatening any residents.