The Natural Resources Ministry reports two new fires in the Kapuskasing and Timmins Region. Cochrane 41 is located south of Highway 11 between Fauquier and Smooth Rock Falls and is listed at 2.9 hectares or seven and a quarter football fields. It’s considered not under control. Timmins 22 is located south of Highway 101 and east of Horwood Lake. It’s 4.5 hectares or 11 and a quarter football fields. The forest fire danger rating ranges from high to extreme in our region.Â
