Downed conifer trees from derecho increase risk of brush fires in Ottawa area
“The fire ban is there because people don’t understand fire risk and fire behaviour. It’s all about having the resources to tackle a fire and not having to deal with 10 other fires at the same time. And besides, there’s enough smoke in the air now that we don’t have to add to the problem.”
The type of downed trees makes a difference. Conifers, filled with pitch and sap and with dry needles, are much more flammable than hardwoods like maple and oak, Boysen said.Article content
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