MNRF
Another 24 new fires are being reported in the Northwest region.
On Wednesday, the Sioux Lookout district recorded 8, the Dryden and Nipigon areas saw 4, Thunder Bay was next at 3, Red Lake and Fort Frances districts both with two, while the Kenora area recorded one.
There are now 170 active fires and 83 are classed as not under control.
An Air Quality Alert is once again in effect across the entire region due to smoke from the fires.
Some progress is being made on a nearly 17,000 hectare blaze burning 7-kilometres northwest of Poplar Hill First Nation.
Recent rainfall has helped crews gain the upper hand, however, officials stress drier and warmer conditions are expected to return bringing higher fire behaviour.
Smoke continues to hamper aerial operations and ground crews have not been able to access the fire site.
Another fire of concern is a 51,000 hectare blaze about 24-kilometres west of Deer Lake First Nation.
Recent rainfall also assisted crews, but once again, officials stress drier and warmer conditions are expected to return bringing higher fire behaviour.
An ignition team is looking for opportunities to bring the fire to natural boundaries.
Another area First Nation is being threatened by a forest fire.
An 850 hectare blaze is only 8 kilometres west of Cat Lake.
Fire officials stress community protection efforts are ongoing.
