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Wet weather in northwestern Ontario helps limit new fire starts

Aug 07, 2018 ● By Editor

As of early Monday evening, four new fires were reported in the region. From CBC News · August 7, 2018

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13 new wildfires reported in northwestern Ontario over the weekend, fire officials say

Aug 06, 2018 ● By Editor

As of Sunday evening, 85 active fires burning, according to the MNRF. From CBC News · August 6, 2018

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Two new fires reported in northwest, MNRF says

Aug 03, 2018 ● By Editor

Weather conditions expected to raise hazard in region. From CBC News · August 3, 2018

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A few ways to protect your livestock and pets from wildfire smoke

Aug 02, 2018 ● By Editor

In an article from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, an area with intimate experience with wildfires, the authors have advice on how to keep your animals safe: By Brett McGarry of Cottage Life - August 2, 2018

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Northwest wildfires strain resources: MNRF

Aug 01, 2018 ● By Editor

Currently 106 fires burning in region, with 20 classified as not under control. From CBC News · July 31, 2018

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'Higher fire behavior' in northwest region sparks 7 new fires near Kenora, Ontario

Jul 30, 2018 ● By Editor

A total of 32 new fires were identified as of early afternoon on Monday. From CBC News · July 30, 2018

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Fire season in northwestern Ontario a 'busy year' with over 800 fires, says MNRF

Jul 29, 2018 ● By Editor

"We've seen 427 fires out of a total of 823 province wide," said fire information officer, Chris Marchand. From CBC News · July 28, 2018

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Wet weather in northwest region reduces fire hazard, helps MNRF make progress

Jul 27, 2018 ● By Editor

Three new lightning caused fires sparked in Sioux Lookout area on Thursday. From CBC News · July 26, 2018

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Fire crews from Minnesota assisting with Kenora forest fires

Jul 26, 2018 ● By Editor

20 firefighters have been sent to assist Ontario firefighters on the frontlines of Kenora Fire 71. By Kirthana Sasitharan · CBC News · July 26, 2018

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3 new forest fires identified as of Tuesday evening in northwestern Ontario

Jul 25, 2018 ● By Editor

Two fires are in the Red Lake district and one is in Sioux Lookout. From CBC News · July 25, 2018

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