Fire crews are dealing with 11 new wildfires in northwestern Ontario.
They were reported on Sunday and are part of 34 active fires burning across the region, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
The largest of the new fires is Red Lake Fire 48, which is about 30 hectares in size and located northwest of Stout Lake. Officials say the fire is not under control.
Other new fires were reported in the Red Lake, Sioux Lookout and Dryden areas. Most are small, ranging from 0.1 to 2.5 hectares, and several remain not under control.
Twelve fires are not under control, three are being held, four are under control, and 15 are being observed, as of Sunday evening. Eight fires were declared out in the past 24 hours.
The wildfire hazard is mostly moderate to high across the region, with some areas rated low and others reaching extreme levels, the ministry said.
Notable wildfires
Red Lake Fire 12 remains the largest in the region at 195,670 hectares. It is burning northeast of Sandy Lake and Deer Lake First Nations and is still not under control.
Crews are working along the southern and eastern edges, supported by 16 helicopters, including two heavy-lift aircraft, according to the ministry.
Rainfall across the fire area on Sunday ranged from 2.5 to 21 millimetres, which has helped keep fire behaviour low.
A flight restriction is in place around the fire, known as a NOTAM, which limits air traffic within five nautical miles and up to 3,000 feet above ground level to allow firefighting aircraft to operate safely.
Sioux Lookout fire 18
This fire, near Cat Lake First Nation, is holding at 23,648 hectares and remains not under control.
Officials say fire activity remains low. Crews worked Sunday to move equipment back to Cat Lake Airport with helicopter support.
Rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue through Monday.
Nipigon fire 5
Located near Webequie First Nation, this fire also remains under a NOTAM flight restriction. No major changes were reported in the latest update.
Wildfire officials continue to monitor conditions closely as crews respond to both new and ongoing fires across the region.
