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Fire hazard low to high across northwestern Ontario

May 17, 2019 12:35PM ● 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 07:16AM ● 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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Two active forest fires in northwestern Ontario

May 14, 2019 02:36PM ● By Editor

The forest fire hazard is predominantly low with pockets of high hazard in Fort Frances area From CBC News · May 14, 2019

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Tips for National Wildfire Preparedness Week

May 04, 2019 07:36AM ● By Editor

Projects that reduce wildfire risk and increase preparedness can be accomplished by people of all ages and a variety of time commitments. From Boreal Community Media - May 4, 2019

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Spring burning restrictions begin in Minnesota

Apr 25, 2019 08:10AM ● By Editor

Casey McCoy, DNR fire prevention supervisor, encourages residents to use alternatives to burning, such as composting, chipping, or taking brush to a collection site. Media Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 25, 2019

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How to keep your cottage safe from forest fires

Apr 04, 2019 07:08AM ● By Editor

Forest fire season—April through to October—has begun. Are you prepared? By Penny Caldwell from Cottage Life - Posted: April 4, 2019

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How to Prepare Your Home or Business for Wildfire Season

Mar 20, 2019 10:50AM ● By Editor

Residents should create and practice an evacuation plan that includes an agreed-upon meeting spot, a list of who will be notified about your evacuation and where you’ll get fire updates. From Nationwide Insurance - Posted: March 20, 2019

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Plan, prepare: Bracing for a Minnesota wildfire

Nov 21, 2018 08:29AM ● 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 05:54AM ● 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 05:32PM ● 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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