Northwestern Ontario forests remain a tinderbox as wildfires continue to rage. New fires are flaring up everyday with 19 reported yesterday. At least 18 First Nations have declared emergencies 4 of them are preparing for full evacuations while 6 are partially evacuated. There are 3 stubborn blazes , one is in the Red Lake District and two in the Sioux Lookout DistrictWednesday, July 20, 2011
19 new fires in the Northwest
Northwestern Ontario forests remain a tinderbox as wildfires continue to rage. New fires are flaring up everyday with 19 reported yesterday. At least 18 First Nations have declared emergencies 4 of them are preparing for full evacuations while 6 are partially evacuated. There are 3 stubborn blazes , one is in the Red Lake District and two in the Sioux Lookout District