Monday, April 9, 2012

Fires Reported in Rainy River District


The forest fire season in northwestern Ontario is only a week old, but there's already been four fires in the Rainy River district.

The latest occurring Friday in the west end of the district where two human caused fires were reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

One, just north of Pinewood,  scorched over 16 hectares before being brought under control.