Smokey adds another one to his list

The MNR released the following update below for the East Fire Region for Tuesday July 10th.

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HIGHLIGHTS:
• 1 new; 2 active fires
• 261 fires; 2845.8 hectares to date since Apr.1st

DETAILS:
There has been 1 new fire in the last 24 hours:
North Bay 26 – a 0.1 hectare lightning fire that has since been called out

Active fires include:
Cochrane 20 & 22 – lightning fires west of Fort Albany that are being observed

A mix of sun and cloud to sunny skies for the East Fire Region as a high pressure system moves eastward. These conditions will be short lived however as a fast moving system in northwestern Ontario moves rapidly eastward through the day bringing showers and a risk of thunderstorms by evening. Winds will increase to strong southerly as the system moves into the province. Temperatures are at or near seasonal values.

The Ministry of Natural Resources reminds the public that before burning please check with your municipality to be advised of their burning regulations. Never leave your fire unattended and make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving.

To REPORT a Forest Fire in the East Fire Region please call 1-888-863-FIRE (3473).

For more information please visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire.

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