The Forest Fires Updates for the 2010 Season, Northwest Ontario, and Minnesota.
Red Lake District Fire Number 26
THUNDER BAY, ON ---- May 20, 2010 ---- There was one new fire by the 
time of this report on May 20. Kenora Fire Number 30, located at the community of Wabaseemoong northwest of Kenora was listed as Being Held at 0.1 hectares by the evening of May 20. This brings the total number of active fires in the region to 13.
One fire of note is Red Lake District Fire 26, located about 110 kilometres east of Red Lake (See photos below). It is classed as not under control at 700 hectares with the size expected to increase. It is burning in cutover and standing timber forest values and an Incident Management Team led by Darren McLarty has been dispatched to this fire. Some cut wood values have been lost and an outpost cabin in the area is being protected by sprinkler systems. The cause of this fire is being investigated. 
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Restricted Fire Zone in much of Northwestern Ontario
THUNDER BAY, ON - April 26, 2010 - The West Fire Region continues to experience dry conditions and high to extreme fire hazards with minimal rain in the forecast. The total number of fires in the West Fire Region since March is 103 fires and almost 500 hectares burned.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has declared a Restricted Fire Zone in much of Northwestern Ontario to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. read more...>
The West Fire Region is under a High to Extreme Forest Fire Hazard
THUNDER BAY, ON - April 21, 2010 - New fires are being reported daily across the whole region, keeping fire crews and waterbombers busy. The fires being dealt with are generaly human caused fires. The high winds late last week caused numerous fires from trees laying across hydro lines.The lightning that went through did not produce many fires. read more...>
FIRE RESTRICTIONS CHIPPEWA - SUPERIOR NATIONAL FORESTS
DULUTH, MN --- April 11, 2010 --- Due to the increased concern about wildfires, campfires in remote locations will no longer be allowed on all lands within the Superior and Chippewa National Forests. Campfires or recreational fires will only be allowed in designated fire receptacles designed for such use and associated with a residence, dwelling, campground, or resort.
Campfires will not be allowed in dispersed areas of the national forests or within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Gas and propane camp stoves may be used in any area within the two National Forests read more....>