Campfires & Wildfires

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How to build a winter campfire

Dec 18, 2019 02:31PM ● By Editor

There are a few extra tricks when it comes to not only getting a fire started in the snow, but also maintaining it. Here, we’ve gathered a few tips to give you a hand. By Jenna Wootton of Cottage Life - Posted: December 18, 2019

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Preventing wildfires by setting them in the U.P.

Nov 15, 2019 07:47AM ● By Editor

Dale recalls a wildfire on the north shore of Lake Superior in November 2017 after the first frost of the season. “There was no snow cover, low grasses and 48 mph winds. Fire burned 20 acres before it went out,” Dale says. By Leigh Anne Tiffany of Great Lakes Echo - November 15, 2019

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Fall is a great time to make your home and property 'Firewise'

Oct 17, 2019 08:55AM ● By Editor

The DNR offers guidance to homeowners to reduce the risks of wildfires to their homes and cabins through its Firewise program. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Posted: October 17, 2019

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Plan and practice your escape during National Fire Prevention Week

Oct 08, 2019 10:33AM ● By Editor

NFPA statistics show that in 2017 U.S. fire departments responded to 357,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire injuries. From Boreal Community Media - October 8, 2019

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Being ready — wildfire preparedness

Aug 31, 2019 09:01AM ● By Editor

Before wildfire strikes, it is important that you get set. Prepare yourself and your home for the possibility of having to evacuate. By Idyllwild Town Crier - August 30, 2019

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

Aug 10, 2019 05:35AM ● 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 01:01PM ● 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 06:14AM ● 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 07:51AM ● 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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