Central Patricia Residents On Standby

Residents of Central Patricia near Pickle Lake are still on standby to move out if forest fire conditions change in that area.
MNR fire crews have contained the blaze to about 600 hectares in size but it is still not under control.
Firefighters have made good progress despite especially high winds.
About 100 residents were evacuated last weekend for more than 24 hours.
Roads in the area are open although there is an OPP presence in the area.