Alberta seeks help from Ontario fire crews

NEWS RELEASE

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

*************************** Forest fire situation update - East Fire Region

Ontario has responded to a request for support to Alberta. 

On Thursday, June 18, a total of 76 personnel including 13 fire ranger crews from the East Fire Region departed for Alberta.

There has been one new fire reported in the East Fire Region on June 19 as of 16:00hrs.

Algonquin Park 2 was reported at 0.3 hectares and is not yet under control. 

There are no issues anticipated.

There are currently five other active fires in the East Fire Region. 

One fire each in Chapleau, Timmins and Wawa districts, along with two in Cochrane district. 

For more information on the active fires in Ontario, take a look at our active fires map

The forest fire hazard in the East Fire Region is starting to decrease along the western side as rain moves into the region. 

However the hazard on the east side of the region to the north of the French River continues to be high while low to moderate in southern Ontario.

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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