Tuesday forest fire report

NEWS RELEASE

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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

July 20, 2010

No new fires were reported on July 19.

Two fires have been confirmed today, July 20.

Sudbury 127, in the Garson area, is 0.1 hectares in size.

Chapleau 30 is a lightning fire in the Montreal River area that is not under control at 4.5 hectares in size.

There are no problems anticipated with either new fire.

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 here 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.

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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