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Smokey at 75: America's iconic fire-preventing bear evolves his message

Aug 10, 2019 ● By Editor

Forest managers and ecologists worry that his message of wildfire prevention is as vintage as his dungarees. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - August 10, 2019

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Larger fire sizes affected more areas this forest fire season in northwestern Ontario

Aug 06, 2019 ● By Editor

There has been a total of 329 fires this season compared to 984 last year. From CBC News - Thunder Bay - August 6, 2019

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Expert: Northwestern Ontario forests becoming more susceptible to frequent fires, insect damage

Jul 23, 2019 ● By Editor

Wildfire a necessary part of boreal ecosystem but Canadian Forest Service says damaging insects also a problem. From CBC News · July 22, 2019

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Rain helps fight fires in NW Ontario, Red Lake travel restricted

Jul 15, 2019 ● By Editor

Firefighters continue to establish hose lines on the east flank, north to south of the fire. Crews are working to extinguish hotspots on the fire. Sprinkler systems remain in place. From the Kenora Daily Miner and News - July 15, 2019

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How to Eat Healthy While Camping in the Woods

Jun 25, 2019 ● By Editor

From greatest.com - Posted: June 25, 2019

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Forest fire being fought in Pickle Lake, Ontario

Jun 07, 2019 ● By Editor

Heavy smoke reported in town on Friday morning; fire listed as being 600 hectares (1,480 acres) in size. From CBC News · Posted: June 7, 2019

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Cook County Firewise – Saving Lives and Properties from Wildfire

May 23, 2019 ● By Editor

This year, Firewise property assessments will be completed in the Hovland District and several fuels reduction projects and workshops are planned along with the popular Demo Days, Brush Pick-Ups and outreach events across the county. Media Release from Cook County MN - May 18, 2019

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2 new forest fires confirmed in northwestern Ontario

May 23, 2019 ● By Editor

Both fires were located in Pikangikum First Nation. From CBC News · May 22, 2019

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Fire hazard low to high across northwestern Ontario

May 17, 2019 ● By Editor

Crews make progress on blaze near Kenora. From CBC News - Posted: May 16, 2019

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Fire danger high despite wet weather

May 15, 2019 ● By Editor

Despite this spring’s wet weather, much of Minnesota is still dry enough to fuel a dangerous wildfire, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Media Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 14, 2019

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