There are currently 81 active fires in the region with 125,890 hectares burning. Red Lake Fire Number 85 near the Manitoba Border burned over some recreational and tourism buildings that were protected with sprinklers, Despite considerable fire activity and fire behaviour, structural and infrastructure values were not lost on July 14. Support to communities continues. Smoke will continue to be a challenge for the north.
Nine new fires were report by yesterday evening in the region, with one in the Dryden District, two in the Nipigon District, four in the Red Lake District and two in the Sioux Lookout District.
A fire ban has been put in place in Sioux Lookout, including Hudson and Alcona. Municipality of Sioux Lookout Fire Chief Rob Favot has suspended all burning permits and open air burning including brush and grass fires, incinerators and burning barrels, campfires, and fireworks the ban will remain in place until further notice.
