2 large fires near Manitoba border among 7 new forest fires in northwestern Ontario

Seven new forest fires popped up across the northwest region in the last 24 hours, according to an update issued by Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) on Monday night. They include a 530-hectare fire just over 16 kilometres from the Manitoba border.

2 large fires near Manitoba border among 7 new forest fires in northwestern Ontario
Two fire rangers stand in a smokey wooded area.

Seven new forest fires popped up across the northwest region in the last 24 hours, according to an update issued by Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) on Monday night. They include a 530-hectare fire just over 16 kilometres from the Manitoba border.