The forest fire situation in Northwestern Ontario has become volatile
because of the hot temperatures, minimal rain and the severe lightning.
Ministry of Natural Resources Information Officer Travis Moffatt says
52 new blazes sparked on the weekend and one fire is threatening a Sioux
Lookout area community.
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Moffatt says excellant progress has been made on the 4,000 hectare
fire that continues to burn in Woodland Caribou Park.
