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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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Superior National Forest Lifts Campfire Ban

Jul 10, 2020 02:30PM ● By Editor

Visitors are reminded that the region is currently in summer fire season and there is always a potential for wildfires. From the U.S. Forest Service - July 10, 2020

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Video: Minnesota DNR Warns Fire Dangers High This Weekend In Northeastern MN

Jul 03, 2020 10:53AM ● By Editor

“Expanding drought conditions have dried grasses, shrubs, and trees in the area, resulting in increased fire danger,” said Aaron Mielke, Forestry Division assistant area supervisor in Grand Marais. From WCCO-TV - July 3, 2020

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Superior National Forest restricts campfire use

Jun 30, 2020 04:44PM ● By Editor

With the continued lack of moisture and increase in temperatures, potential heat sources such as engines or campfires can easily ignite surrounding vegetation, resulting in a wildfire. From the U.S. Forest Service - June 30, 2020

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How to Prepare Your Family In Case of a Wildfire

Jun 29, 2020 12:08PM ● By Editor

There are steps you can take to protect, yourself, your family and your property from the devastation caused by wildfires. By Ally Hirschlag of The Weather Channel - Posted: June 28, 2029

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Forest Service warns of fire danger in Superior National Forest

Jun 26, 2020 05:09PM ● By Editor

With fire danger increasing, in and around the Superior National Forest, campers and day use visitors to the National Forest should be extra vigilant when building and extinguishing campfires. From the U.S. Forest Service - June 26, 2020

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Forest Service warns public with tips to avoid springtime fire danger

Jun 13, 2020 06:08AM ● By Editor

Since April 23 Forest Service fire crews have responded to 18 fires across in the area with most fires remaining small from one tenth of an acre to one acre in total size, but ranging in size up to 20 acres. All of the wildfires on the Superior National Forest this season were human caused ignitions. From the U.S. Forest Service - June 12, 2020

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