One new fire was reported in the Northeast Region

MNR News Release

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One new fire was reported in the Northeast Region on May 21. Sault Ste. Marie 11 north of Elliot Lake is under control at 1.0 hectare in size.

Rain is expected throughout most of the Northeast Region on Monday with a return to clear skies on Tuesday.

When cleaning up wood and grass debris, the ministry suggests composting, chipping or taking debris to a landfill site instead of burning. If you still decide to burn debris, residents are reminded that they are required to follow safe outdoor fire guidelines. In particular, there are restrictions on day burning of brush and grass. Fires are to be started no sooner than two hours before sunset, be extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise, attended at all times and put dead out before leaving.

If you live within a municipality, contact your local municipal office or fire department BEFORE burning.

Be FireSmart! For more information, visit ontario.ca/fireprevention and report forest fires using the toll-free reporting number: 310-FIRE (3473).

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