Today is the official start to the forest fire season in Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources spokesperson Debbie Maclean says they're anticipating a quiet start in northwestern Ontario. "We have slightly above average snow fall," says Maclean. "It likes that trend is going to continue with cold, wet weather in April. It's looking like a quiet start to the fire season in 2011." Maclean notes the average number of fires in the northwest Region has dropped in the past few years.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Forest Fire Season Underway
Today is the official start to the forest fire season in Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources spokesperson Debbie Maclean says they're anticipating a quiet start in northwestern Ontario. "We have slightly above average snow fall," says Maclean. "It likes that trend is going to continue with cold, wet weather in April. It's looking like a quiet start to the fire season in 2011." Maclean notes the average number of fires in the northwest Region has dropped in the past few years.
