MNR Support Diminishing

The number of Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources fire personnel in British Columbia has dwindled down to just under 200.

The easing of the forest fire hazard in B.C. is allowing Ontario personnel to return home.

Meantime, the MNR is closely monitoring two active fires on islands on Lake of the Woods.

One of the fires is being studied for its behaviour as part of a fire response strategy on the lake.