(Left: MNR file photo)Ministry of Natural Resources fire crews are trying to get a handle on a massive wildfire near Pikangikum First Nation north of Red Lake.
Two waterbombers and 15 FireRanger crews are battling the three-thousand-hectare blaze, 15 kilometres northeast of the community.
The blaze was started by lightning earlier in the week.
Meantime, the forest fire hazard is high in the Rainy River district.
The MNR reports six active fires, mainly located in the Quetico Park and Atikokan areas.
