Latest east region fire report

MNR News Release

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There were no new fires reported in the Northeast Region on Tuesday, June 21, and by the evening of June 22.

Today, rain showers and a risk of thunderstorms will develop in southern Ontario and areas from eastern Lake Superior towards the Quebec border. Northern parts of the region will continue to have plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the mid twenties and light to moderate winds. The weather forecast for the remainder of the week will see similar conditions.

Rain that is expected for the rest of this week will reduce the hazard throughout most of the Northeast Region.

The remaining 103 Ontario fire staff in Alberta will be back to Ontario by the end of week concluding a six week support dispatch there.

Planning on enjoying a campfire this weekend? Keep your fire small, build it on bare rock or dirt, never leave it unattended and make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving the site. Drown! Stir! Drown!

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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