"There's three significant large fires to the west of our community," Red Lake Mayor Fred Mota told CBC News. "We're closely monitoring all the fires, but especially Red Lake Fire 77," which is the closest, said Mota. Wind a concernMota said the Red Lake area saw heavy thunderstorms overnight Sunday that led to lightning strikes. In addition, wind out of the southwest was projected, which he said will "be blowing [Red Lake 77] towards that Madsen area." Red Lake 51, burning about 24 kilometres west of Deer Lake First Nation, about 48,700 hectares, and not under control.

Source: CBC News July 19, 2021 15:39 UTC