Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I want to speak about a disturbing fire that is burning 25 kilometres from the community of Lutselk'e. The fire is very close to the community. So far, more than 10,000 hectares have burned around Murphy Lake. The community wanted it fought sooner, but a decision was made only after the fire grew out of control.
Mr. Speaker, forestry says the fire has not grown since they started fighting it, but it is still burning. They say there should be no problems with the control lines if they get some rain. They have to wait for rain. This fire affects the trapping lines, caribou that eat the vegetation in the area, and many other wild animals people depend on.
With the price of fuel these days, people cannot afford to go too far from their communities to hunt. I will be asking the Minister responsible certain questions in question period. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.