People need to be extra vigilant this weekend when it comes to bonfires, cooking fires or sparks of any kind!
Reports are that a forest fire is on the go right now in the Constance Bay-area, another one is ablaze in Petawawa and another in Pembroke as well.
It would be fair to say that anywhere in eastern ON or western QC is at high risk for forest fire, under such dry conditions. Even a small spark could start an uncontrollable chain reaction in these ‘tinder box’ like conditions.
According to the MNR, there are about 26 active fires in Ontario and a season total of over 330 forest fires to date.
Outdoor Burning is actually restricted in parts of North-eastern Ontario, so please consult this release before you head of this weekend.
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Newsroom/LatestNews/STDPROD_066906.html
Be safe and enjoy the Great Outdoors this May long weekend!
Outdoorsguy