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Ontario crews off to help with BC fires

MNR News Release ******************** There have been no new fires reported in the East Fire Region on June 11. Wawa 8 and 9 have both been called out.
MNR News Release

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There have been no new fires reported in the East Fire Region on June 11. Wawa 8 and 9 have both been called out.

On Friday, June 12, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources will be deploying 74 personnel to British Columbia to assist with the fire situation. Of the 74 personnel, 20 FireRangers from various districts and three related personnel will be departing from the East Fire Region.

The East Fire Region has a low forest fire hazard due to the recent rainfall, cloud cover and higher relative humidity.

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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