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MNR News Release ******************** There has been one new fire confirmed for June 27. Parry Sound 14 was a 0.1 hectare fire that has already been called out. Two new fires were reported on June 26. Hearst 32, a 0.
Kate Adams
MNR News Release

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There has been one new fire confirmed for June 27. Parry Sound 14 was a 0.1 hectare fire that has already been called out. Two new fires were reported on June 26. Hearst 32, a 0.2 hectare fire near Missinaibi Provincial Park is now being held, and Kirkland Lake 15 was a 0.1 hectare fire that has been called out. Hearst 31, reported on the evening of June 25, is now 485 hectares in size and is not yet under control. It is approximately 40 kilometres northeast of Kapuskasing, north of Torrance Lake, directlyalong Tucker Creek. The fire is currently being actioned by three water bombers, 10 FireRanger crews, and three helicopters. There are nostructures threatened, however this area is commonly used for wilderness recreation. Anyone within the Torrance Lake / Hopkins Creek area should be aware that smoky conditions may exist as a result of the fire.

Crews from the East Fire Region are assisting in both Quebec and Manitoba.

Regardless of the fire hazard always build a safe campfire. Build your fire on bare soil or exposed rock, sheltered from the wind and away from tents or buildings. Keep a pail of water and shovel nearby and make sure the fire is not left unattended. Keep your fire small and when you're finished, make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving the site. Remember to DROWN, STIR, DROWN!

To view the current forest fire hazard in your area, visit here http://forest.lrc.gov.on.ca/AFFM/fire/interactivemap/fireHazard_English.htm to view the Fire Danger Map.

Residents are reminded that if found responsible for a forest fire, they can be charged under the Forest Fires Prevention Act and/or be liable for the costs of suppressing the fire. This cost can easily run into the tens of thousands of dollars.

Be FireSmart, visit ontario.ca/fireprevention http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/AFFM/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_165412.html for more information on how to prevent forest fires.

310-FIRE (3473) is the new, toll-free emergency forest fire reporting phone number across northern Ontario. The number will operate north of the French and Mattawa Rivers.

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