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Research examines wildfire evacuations in Indigenous communities

Jan 26, 2019 ● By Editor

An Alberta researcher is raising some questions about wildfire evacuations in Canada's Indigenous communities. Tara McGee has done her research in Mishkeegogamang First Nation. From CBC News - Posted: January 26, 2019

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Winter Campfire Safety Tips

Jan 09, 2019 ● By Editor

Whether you’re going on a winter camping trip, burning debris outside, or using a fire for warmth or light, you still have to remain cautious when burning in the winter. By the National Fire Fighter Wildland Corp. Posted January 9, 2019

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Plan, prepare: Bracing for a Minnesota wildfire

Nov 21, 2018 ● By Editor

Lake County's Director of Emergency Management interviewed about advice to prepare for wildfires. By Cathy Wurzer and Cody Nelson of MPR News - November 21, 2018

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This is Winter Weather Awareness Week. Winter Home and Fire Safety

Nov 09, 2018 ● By Editor

From Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management - November 9, 2018

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Over 800 fires claimed in northwestern Ontario in 2018 fire season

Nov 01, 2018 ● By Editor

A total of over 200,000 hectares were burned in northwestern Ontario. By Christina Jung · CBC News · November 1, 2018

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How to build a winter campfire

Oct 13, 2018 ● By Editor

By Jenna Wootton from Cottage Life - October 13, 2018

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Meet some of the people who combat Ontario's wildfires from the air

Sep 05, 2018 ● By Editor

Dryden base one of two in Ontario where tankers, aerial suppression based. By Jeff Walters · CBC News · September 4, 2018

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13 quick safety tips to prevent fires at the cottage or cabin

Aug 30, 2018 ● By Editor

By Ray Ford of Cottage Life - August 30, 2018

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Rain reduces fire hazard in northwest Ontario as crews remain cautious

Aug 27, 2018 ● By Editor

The region received 10 to 40 mm of rain overnight. From CBC News · August 27, 2018

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Fire in Quetico Park increases in size as fire hazard in northwest Ontario remains high

Aug 25, 2018 ● By Editor

Fort Frances Fire 24 is now measured at 2900 hectares. By Christina Jung · CBC News · August 24, 2018

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