There was a strong smell of forest fires wafting in the city late yesterday evening and early this morning as smoke from Parry sound drifted east.
There are 50 active forest fires across the northeast.
Of these, 16 are not yet under control, 34 are either being held, under control or being watched.
There were two new fires confirmed in the region yesterday.
Parry Sound 33 required aerial fire suppression again yesterday as fire activity increased. Stronger, warmer and drier lake effect winds came from the southwest contributing to the increased activity. As a result, smoke was pushed across Highway 69 and into communities to the east of the fire.
Additional crews from Mexico arrived at the fire yesterday, bringing the total number of firefighters helping to suppress the fire to 90.
Good news on the Temagami fire front.
Fire activity has proven more manageable on fires in the Temagami cluster with all active fires now classified as either being held or under control.
For updates check Ontario.ca/forestfire
