May 21, 2003 * Agriculture and Forestry [to Oct 2003] Forest fires have broken out in the Souris area, and crews from the Department of Agriculture and Forestry and local fire departments are currently battling the blazes. The forest fire index is now extreme, and the department advises that all burning permits have been revoked. The public is being asked to avoid the area and to exercise extreme caution to prevent further outbreaks.Media Contact: Ken Mayhew