A 1600 hectare forest fire is burning out of control near Poplar Hill First Nation, north of Red Lake. This fire is one of eight currently burning in the region. The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says that the fire entered Ontario from Manitoba on May 22. Crews have established sprinkler protection on structures in the area, and are developing plans to use aerial ignition to bring the fire to natural boundaries. It is currently unknown if any evacuations may be necessary.