Human Caused Fires Continue to Spark

No rest for the weary!
Ministry of Natural Resources fire crews responded to 11-new forest fires over the past 2-days, with crews going out today to check for additional starts.
A majority of the fires were human caused and kept rangers out later than usual.
Red Lake has 2-active fires.
A small fire is also burning on Highway 17 between Dryden and Kenora.
The public is reminded that a Restricted Fire Zone is in effect.