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Northwest region wildfires largely under control, restrictions lifted

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Four forest fires remain active in the Northwest region, though officials say most are now under control.

Crews say three fires near Fort Frances are under control, while a fourth located just north of Ignace is being held.

The Ministry of Natural Resources says there is no longer a threat to public safety, and restrictions in the area were lifted on Tuesday.

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MNR Lends Fire Fighting Help To Manitoba

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All the rain locally means the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services can lend some help elsewhere.

Ontario is sending sixty fire ranger crews, and six fire management personnel to Manitoba.

There are several wildfires burning out of control in the northwestern part of that province.

The forest fires are threatening a couple of communities and have resulted in numerous evacuation.

There are current 56 active forest fires in Manitoba and seven a listed as out of control.

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