Fire hazard getting extreme in some areas

There was one new fire reported in the West Fire Region yesterday. Thunder Bay District fire #42, located about 30 kilometres north of Lake Nipigon was responding well to ground attack with two FireRanger crews and air attack.
The fire hazard is “high” across the West Fire Region, edging into “extreme” along the Canada/U.S border in the Fort Frances and Thunder Bay Districts and northeast into the Nipigon District.

The weather remains hot, dry and windy and several more fires are predicted to occur in the region today. Wind speeds are forecast to be high, and as a result, fast spreading fires can be expected. There are currently 11 active fires burning an area of 1, 227.9 hectares. Three fires were declared “out” yesterday.
Two CL-415 waterbombers—one from Dryden and one from Sudbury–along with a Eurocopter 130 from Sudbury are preparing for departure to Toronto tomorrow to participate in the Canadian International Air Show.
Planned aerial detection patrols will be flown in all sectors of the region, aiming to detect fires while they are small and more easily managed. Mainly sunny skies are forecast, though clouds and showers will advance across the Manitoba border late in the day.
The public can assist the Aviation and Forest Fire Management program by eliminating human caused forest fires. Fire managers recommend the use of portable gas cook stoves rather than lighting campfires. Preventing human-caused forest fires allows the fire program to focus its resources on fighting lightning-caused fires.
Remember to choose a safe site, keep your fire small and never leave it unattended. 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.