July 28 2018 – Northwest District Wildfire Update

Waterbomber fighting wildfire near Temagami – Image supplied by Ontario Government
THUNDER BAY – WILDFIRE UPDATE – Lightning activity accompanied by minimal precipitation in some areas has given rise to seven new fires in the Northwest region by the early evening of July 28.Kenora Fire 84 is located approximately 17 kilometres east of Wabaseemoong Independent Nation (White dog). The 2.5 hectare fire, which is not under control, is located in the vicinity of one the region`s fir