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State of Emergency in North Dundas, Ont. as Firefighters Battle 100-Acre Forest Fire
North Dundas declared the emergency to coordinate firefighting of a 100-acre forest fire fueled by dry conditions and flammable soil, with no injuries or structural damage reported.
- Since Sunday evening, firefighters have been combating a 100-acre blaze within the wooded area close to Morewood, Ontario, leading North Dundas to declare an emergency on Monday.
- The fire broke out amid drought-like conditions and ongoing fire and water use bans that began in August, complicating firefighting efforts and prompting a police investigation into its unknown cause.
- Firefighters focused on ground operations due to the area's remote, swampy terrain and flammable muck soil, using firebreaks and other measures to contain the flames, which reached heights of 30 feet.
- The township reported no injuries or structural threats, encouraged residents to monitor air quality due to smoke, and noted that overnight rain and crews reduced the fire to about a tenth of its original size.
- The emergency declaration aims to manage resources effectively, with residents urged to avoid the area to allow emergency vehicle access while firefighting efforts and investigations continue.
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The Township of North Dundas, in eastern Ontario, declared a state of emergency on Monday to allow firefighters to better fight a fire near Morewood.
·Montreal, Canada
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St Catharines StandardNorth Dundas responding to forest fire near Morewood
MOREWOOD – Area fire services are on the scene of a 100-acre forest fire at the Alvin Runnalls Forest south of Morewood in North Dundas Township. Firefighters have been at the location since early Sunday evening (September 21).
·Waterloo, Canada
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