There hasn't been a lot of fire activity in northwestern Ontario over the past couple of days, but the MNR is warning of increasing hazards. The fire hazard is into the high range today right across the region. Spokesperson Pat Harvey says even though there is some rain in the forecast this weekend, people should use caution when making campfires, or doing any burning. Because of an increased fire hazard, the MNR says it will not be sending any more fire fighters from this region out to Alberta to battle wildfires there.
