Lightning strikes spark 23 new forest fires

July 31, 2018, Thunder Bay, Ont. – Thunderstorms rolling through the region over the weekend have sparked nearly two-dozen new fires. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said there were 23 new forest fires discovered this weekend. Throughout the region, there are 98 active fires burning, with 30 listed as not under control. Tbnewswatch.com reports. | READ MORE