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Video: CO v. COVID: Why carbon monoxide detectors are a must this winter

Oct 21, 2020 05:05AM ● By Editor

Heating-related fires are the third most common cause of fire in Minnesota, behind cooking and open flames. By Baihly Warfield of WDIO-TV - October 20, 2020

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Is Your Home At Risk Of Wildfire In A Changing Climate? 6 Questions To Ask

Oct 19, 2020 07:27AM ● By Editor

By Lauren Sommer of NPR News - October 18, 2020

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Wildfire risk increases across Minnesota

Oct 08, 2020 01:11PM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges homeowners, woodland owners, farmers and outdoor recreationists to monitor statewide fire danger and current burning restrictions, which can fluctuate quickly this time of year. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - October 8, 2020

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October is Fire Safety Month: The Hidden Threat: Asbestos Exposure

Oct 01, 2020 08:59AM ● By Editor

From Asbestos.com - brought to you by the Mesothelioma Center - October 1, 2020

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Emergency Preparedness Month: What should be in a wildfire evacuation kit?

Sep 11, 2020 08:33AM ● By Editor

By Tim Blodgett of CBS 8 San Diego - September 10, 2020

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How to mitigate your home for wildfire risk

Sep 09, 2020 11:58AM ● By Editor

By Ally Hirschlag from Weather.com - Posted September 9, 2020

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Forest fire causes evacuation of Red Lake Ontario, Highway 105 expected to be compromised by afternoon

Aug 11, 2020 10:13AM ● By Editor

The Mayor of Red Lake Ont., says the nearby fire is burning at approximately one kilometre per hour. By Olivia Levesque · CBC News · Thunder Bay - August 11, 2020

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Forest fire hazard reported to be high to extreme throughout northwest Ontario region

Aug 10, 2020 03:36PM ● By Editor

A number of new fires were reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources over the weekend. From CBC News · Thunder Bay - August 10, 2020

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Factor Pets into Fire Safety Planning

Aug 01, 2020 02:14PM ● By Editor

Pets are not just animals, they’re members of the family. While four-legged friends bring joy, it’s important to protect them in the event of a home emergency. From Boreal Community Media - August 1, 2020

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5 new northwest Ontario forest fires reported Sunday

Jul 13, 2020 01:38PM ● By Editor

4 of the new fires were burning in Nipigon district; 20 fires burning in region as of Sunday. From CBC News - Thunder Bay - July 13, 2020

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