Thursday, May 20, 2010

Forest fire hazard high

The forest fire hazard is currently listed as high to extreme in parts of Northwestern Ontario.  Ministry of Natural Resources Information Officer Debbie McLean says despite the hot dry weather; there won't be a restricted fire zone.  To date fire crews have responded to 206 fires.  In 2009 crews were called out to 109 fires.  McLean notes they would like people use propane cookers for their shore lunches instead of fire.