Northwest District Wildfire Update: Fire Danger Increases in the Region

THUNDER BAY – Wildfire Update – The fire situation in the Northwest Region remains a concern as the number of active fires continues to grow. As of Thursday evening, there have been reports of one new fire, bringing the total to six active fires in the region.
One of the significant fires of note is Sioux Lookout 7, which has been re-mapped and now measures approximately 9,285 hectares. Unfortunately, this fire remains out of control and poses a threat to the Cat Lake community. Fire