NetNewsLedger - Fire Hazard Update: Restricted Fire Zone Implemented in Northwest Region

NetNewsLedger - Fire Hazard Update: Restricted Fire Zone Implemented in Northwest Region

New Fire Discovered in Northwest Region as Firefighters Battle Blaze Near Cat Lake THUNDER BAY - Wildfire Update - The Northwest Region continues to face wildfire challenges as one new fire has been discovered, while efforts to control the massive blaze near Cat Lake are ongoing. Here are the latest updates: New Fire Discovery: As

Ontario implements Restricted Fire Zone at midnight : My West Nipissing Now

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is implementing a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) effective at midnight Wednesday. The MNRF says it covers the ministry’s northeast and northwest regions and part of the southern region. That includes our area of the province, along with the district of Hearst, Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Chapleau, Wawa, Timmins/Kirkland Lake, Sault Ste Marie, Blind River, Sudbury, Minden, Parry Sound, Bracebridge, Pem…

Ontario implements Restricted Fire Zone at midnight : My Kap-Hearst Now

The natural resources and forestry ministry is implementing a Restricted Fire Zone effective at midnight Wednesday. Fire information officer Amy Peltonen  says it covers the ministry’s northeast and northwest regions and part of the southern region. Under an RFZ, the use of open flame for a campfire or debris burning is restricted. Peltonen says there might also be restrictions on industrial operations in the bush. It’s all intended to reduce th…