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Six new forest fires were discovered in the Northwest Region by the early evening of July 22, 2021, according to Aviation, Forest Fire, and Emergency Services.
At the time of the update, there were 153 active fires in the northwest region. 56 fires were not under control, 18 fires were being held, 21 fires were under control and 58 fires were being monitored. Eighteen fires were called out today.
Newly discovered fires:
Dryden 80 is located near South Lake, approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Ignace.
Nipigon 65 is located approximately 8 kilometres west of Nakina. The 0.6 hectare fire is being held.
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