2006-07-19
Author: AM 1250/Mix 96 FM News
There are 18 forest fires burning in southern Manitoba, and 24 fires in the rest of the province.  Fire Program Manager Tom Mirus says Wednesday was busy for the 330 fire fighters in the provincial forests.  11 fires started Wednesday, all in the eastern region.  He notes they were all in the  Bissett, Lac du Bonnet, and Rennie area.  10 were caused by lightening while the other started when a tree fell over a power line.  The fires do not threaten any communities.