Two forest fires burn near Wawa

NEWS RELEASE

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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There have been no new fires reported in the East Fire Region on Tuesday. 

There are, however, two active fires: Wawa 8 is under control at 1.0 hectare in size and Wawa 9 is under control at 0.1 hectares in size. 

There are no problems anticipated.

The East Fire Region has a low forest fire hazard due to the recent rainfall.

Traditionally in the spring, people do clean up around their rural homes and cottages and use brush pile fires and grass fires to remove dead grass and brush, or ignite woody debris in burning barrels.

These types of fires always carry the risk of spreading into wildfires if not properly managed. 

Always make sure you follow safe burning guidelines as set out under the Forest Fires Prevention Act and if you live within a municipality, please contact your local municipal office or fire department before burning.

For more information on FireSmart safe burning practices, please click here.

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