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Seventeen new fires were discovered in the northwest region by the early evening of July 16, with more reports yet to be investigated.
There are 95 active fires in the northwest region with thirty-two considered not under control.
10 fires were called out today and the fire hazard is predominantly extreme across the region.
Due to the extreme fire activity, the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry has issued implementation orders for the Red Lake and Kenora Districts that restricts access and use of certain roads and crown lands.
Until further notice, all travel, use and access to the following areas are prohibited unless authorized by a travel permit.
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Mexican forest fire crews are set to arrive in Ontario this weekend to help with fire suppression efforts in the northwest, the province said Friday.
More than 100 firefighters and support staff are expected in Toronto on Saturday, and will help fight fires in northwestern Ontario, the province said.
In a release, the province said the crews from Mexico will be briefed on fire, safety and COVID-19 protocols before receiving their assignments. They ll will remain in their own cohorts while in Ontario.
A 17-person crew from Atlantic Canada is also being dispatched to Ontario. Further details, including when the firefighters are expected to arrive, weren t provided.
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13 new fires were discovered in the region by late afternoon on Thursday, July 15 with more reports yet to be investigated, according to the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services.
There are 94 active fires in the region. Thirty-two fires are not under control, seven fires are being held, 25 fires are under control and 30 fires are being observed. Hard work from Initial Attack FireRangers saw a total of 11 fires called out today.
The forest fire hazard is high to extreme across the district and the Restricted Fire Zone remains in place.
The new fires discovered are;
Nipigon 47 is located near Prairie Lake, approximately 46 kilometres north/northeast of Longlac. The 0.1 hectare fire is not under control
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29 new fires were discovered in the region by late afternoon on Wednesday, July 14 with more reports yet to be investigated, according to the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services.
There are currently 97 active fires with 39 fires listed as not under control, 10 fires are being held, 20 fires are under control and 28 fires are being observed.
The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services report noted 12 fires that were discovered in the
Kenora sector including;
a cluster of four small new starts (Kenora 83, 84, 85 and 86) west of Sup Lake, approximately 37 kilometres west of Perrault Falls. All fires are 0.1 hectares in size.