MNR says forest fire activity down significantly from last year in Nortwestern Ontario, but wants the public to still be mindful of fire safety.
DRYDEN -- A Ministry of Natural Resources spokesman says people in northwestern Ontario should still be careful even though forest fires are significantly down from record levels experienced from last year.
Marchand, who is based out of Dryden, Ont., said there were two confirmed fires in the Nipigon area on Thursday. He said with the decrease in fire activity, the MNR has been able to provide personnel to help other areas in need. Marchand said staff were sent to help with clean up in Ottawa after that region was hit with storms. And earlier this week, two people working on logistics were sent on a planned two-week deployment to the Yukon to help with their fire situation.
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