Weekend fire update

MNR News Release

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There have been no new fires reported in the East Fire Region Sunday. One fire occurred Saturday, June 6; North Bay 14 was 3.3 hectares in size. One fire crew with an engine responded and brought the fire under control within the day. The fire is attributed to being human caused and is still under investigation.

With a forecast of scattered showers and temperatures slightly below normal seasonal values, the fire hazard across the East Fire Region is currently low to moderate.

Traditionally in the spring, people do clean up around their rural homes and cottages and use brush pile fires and grass fires to remove dead grass and brush, or ignite woody debris in burning barrels. These types of fires always carry the risk of spreading into wildfires if not properly managed.

Always make sure you follow safe burning guidelines as set out under the Forest Fires Prevention Act and if you live within a municipality, please contact your local municipal office or fire department BEFORE burning.

For more information on FireSmart safe burning practices, please visit http://www.ontario.ca/fireprevention

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