Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 29 August 2010
This is the most recent report received, as of Aug.29-04:25 from the East Fire Region; to read Saturday, Aug.28th‘s report from the West Fire Region CLICK HERE
Forest Fire Situation Update
East Fire Region
August 27, 2010
No new fires were reported on August 26.
Two hundred staff will be returning to Ontario later today, August 27.
Be FireSmart, visit ontario.ca/fireprevention for more information on how to prevent forest fires.
To view the current forest fire hazard in your area, click here to view the Fire Danger Map.
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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