One new fire reported

One new fire was reported in the West Fire Region over the long weekend.
A FireRanger crew and air attack responded to a blaze near Minnaweiskeg Lake in Fort Frances District on Saturday.

As of yesterday, the Fort Frances fire #12 was being “held” at 0.7 hectares.
Other than that blaze, weekend fire activity was quiet.
The fire hazard is predominately “moderate to low” across most of the West Fire Region. However, there are some areas of “high” hazard in the Thunder Bay and Fort Frances districts.
Use caution with all outdoor fires.
Ontario continues to support other provinces and the Northwest Territories with personnel and equipment.
There is a planning specialist, an air attack officer, and an air attack officer trainee from the West Fire Region in the Northwest Territories, and a fire behaviour analyst from the East Fire Region in British Columbia.
There also is equipment from both regions in Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
The MNR wishes to remind residents that daytime burning of brush or grass is not allowed under the Forest Fires Prevention Act of Ontario.
Burning of brush or grass should be done no sooner than two hours before sunset and it must be put it out no later than two hours after sunrise.
Choose a safe site, keep your fire small, and never leave it unattended. Remember to ensure the fire is put dead out before leaving the site.
If you live in a municipality, check local bylaws for any burning restrictions that may apply.