Rainfall over the weekend in northwestern Ontario has significantly helped fire suppression efforts, but officials warn that some larger fires are still expected to burn for weeks to come. Bunny Lake near the Red Lake 77 fire received 22.6 millimetres of rain Friday, while Separation Lake near the Kenora 51 fire recorded nearly ten millimetres of rain. Fire suppression efforts could extend through to OctoberAs of Saturday, there were 82 active fires in the northwest region. A total of eight fires were not under control, six fires were being held, and 10 fires were under control. Over 130 out of province personnel, including firefighters from Mexico and Australia, continue to engage in fire suppression efforts across the northwest.

Source: CBC News August 29, 2021 18:33 UTC