East & West Region Forest fire situation update
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Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources FireRangers are highly trained, experienced and dedicated personnel performing an essential service for the people of Ontario. The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Program is internationally recognized and FireRangers are a cornerstone of the program, demonstrating the ministry’s commitment to preventing personal and values loss from forest fires, and promoting the understanding of the ecological role of the fire and its beneficial effects in resource management.
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East Fire Region
July 25, 2010
There was one new fire reported on July 24. Sudbury 129 was a 0.1 hectare fire located on the Bustard Islands that has been called out. So far there have been four new fires for July 25. North Bay 67 is a 0.3 hectare fire on lake Nipissing that is being held. North Bay 68 is a 0.1 hectare fire found on Lake Temagami that currently has Air Attack on site. Sudbury 130 is a 0.1 hectare fire near Garson Lake road that is under control. Perry Sound 30 is a 0.9 hectare fire within Blair Township, a few kilometres south of the French River, and is not yet under control.
Ontario will be assisting Manitoba’s forest fire fighting efforts by sending two CL-415 water bombers, one birddog aircraft and an Air Attack Officer to The Pas, Manitoba. As well, five FireRanger crews and one agency representative will be sent to Thompson. These resources are departing from the West Fire Region and will be arriving in Manitoba later today.
Campfires are part of enjoying the outdoors, however, each year campfires cause many wildfires. To ensure your campfire doesn’t become a wildfire make sure you check for local restrictions, use a designated fire pit if one is available, keep water and a shovel nearby, never leave your fire unattended and make sure your campfire is completely extinguished before leaving the site.
Be FireSmart, visit www.ontario.ca/fireprevention for more information on how to prevent forest fires.
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.
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.
West Fire Region
Sunday, July 25, 2010
There were no new fires reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of July 25. Three new fires reported July 24; including two in the far north of the Sioux Lookout District and one in the Red Lake District have been assessed. The two Sioux Lookout District fires are being monitored. Red Lake Fire Number 42 has a FireRanger crew on it and reports are that they’re making good progress on the fire with no problems anticipated. All three fires are in the far north.
Ontario is assisting Manitoba’s forest fire fighting efforts by sending two CL-415 water bombers, one birddog aircraft and an Air Attack Officer to The Pas, Manitoba as well as five FireRanger crews and one agency representative dispatched to Thompson. These resources are departing from the West Fire Region and will arrive in Manitoba July 25.
The forest fire hazard for July 26 is predicted to be high for the north, south and east sectors of the West Fire Region and moderate through the central sections. Rain is in the forecast and is expected to drop the fire hazard through most areas of the region.
