Forest Fires Increasing

There have only been 17 forest fires in the Rainy River district, but the Ministry of Natural Resources says there has been almost twice as many forest fires across the province as last year.

Fire information officer Lindsey Munroe says most of the blazes are probably the result of lightning, since people aren't likely to be camping in the rainy weather.

Last year at this time, there had been 165 forest fires, compared to 309 this year.

The only active fire in the Rainy River district is located in Quetico Provincial Park where its being allowed to burn to assist in the regeneration of the park.