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New forest fires still being reported

NEWS RELEASE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES ************************* Northeast Region - September 26, 2011 New fires Two new fires were reported over the weekend, both on September 25. Bancroft 12, reported west of Addington Highlands, is out at 0.
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NEWS RELEASE

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

************************* Northeast Region - September 26, 2011

New fires

Two new fires were reported over the weekend, both on September 25.

Bancroft 12, reported west of Addington Highlands, is out at 0.1 hectares.

Timmins 34, reported west of Morin Village, is under control at 0.1 hectares.

Both fires were human caused.

No fires were reported by the evening of September 26.

Active fires

There are no other active fires in the region.

Map of Current Fires in Ontario

Active Fires in table format Fire hazard

The fire hazard is low throughout the Northeast Region except for a pocket of moderate hazard in southern Ontario.

Fire Danger Map in Ontario

Safety message

Hunting season has arrived and FireRangers are taking extra caution to wear their orange uniform shirts and let their presence be known as they work on fires in the wilderness.

Hunters are asked to be alert to firefighting activity as they travel through the forested areas.

They can monitor the fire situation by visiting this website.

Will you be completing clean up of brush and woody debris this fall?

Did you know that: Under the Forest Fires Prevention Act, the only material that can be burnt without a fire permit is grass, wood, brush or wood by-products.

Always consider chipping or composting first over burning brush or grass.

If you must burn, make sure you know the rules for outdoor fires and follow safe practices.

Find out what you need to know here.

If you live within a municipality, contact your local municipal office or fire department before burning.

Be FireSmart!

For more information, visit here and report forest fires using the toll-free reporting number: 310-FIRE (3473).

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