THUNDER BAY -- One new forest fire has been detected in the Northwest region.
Dryden 129 is already considered to be out, leaving 98 active fires in the region, including 14 not under control, four being held, 16 under control and 64 fires that are being observed.
According to Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services, the wildland fire hazard is mainly low to moderate across the region. There are some exceptions, including areas in the Fort Frances, Thunder Bay and Nipigon sectors, where the hazard is listed as high to extreme.
Rainfall has helped stem the progress of several fires in the region, including Kenora 51, the largest fire, at more than 200,000 hectares.
AFFES says it has updated fire restrictions in the Red Lake District, restricting access to several lakes, including Storey Lake, Philip Lake, Pringle Lake and the north shore of Nungesser Lake, which is at the perimeter of Red Lake 68 fire.
