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Posted: May 21, 2021 6:30 AM ET | Last Updated: May 21
A Northwest Region CL-415 Airtanker in action near Dryden. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is responding to a number of forest fires throughout the northwest.(Submitted by Chris Marchand)
Local and provincial fire crews say they are keeping a close watch on the forest fire situation across northwestern Ontario, and are reminding residents of fire safety measures ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend.
Earlier this week, the fire hazard across the region was considered to be extreme, but has since quieted down to low or moderate conditions following rainfall across the region Thursday.