July 27, 2018 – Wildfire Update Northwest District

THUNDER BAY – WILDFIRE UPDATE – There were four new fires in the Northwest Region by the early evening of July 27.Kenora Fire 81 was located on Kushog Lake and arose from an improperly extinguished campfire. The 0.1-hectare fire was put out by the staff of a nearby fishing lodge and reported to the MNRF.
Sioux Lookout Fire 86 is located at Doghole Bay near Mishkeegogamang First Nation. The 0.1-hectare fire is not under control.
Sioux Lookout Fire 87 is located approximately 75 kilome