The City of Kenora is going to be involved in a pilot project aimed at reducing arson incidents.
Fire Chief Warren Brinkman says they will be launching a campaignin the next couple weeks asking retailers to restrict the sale of matchesand lighters to youth under the age of 16.
Kenora is one of seven cities across Canada involved in the campaign.
Brinkman says millions of dollars in damage is done each year by kids playing with matches or setting fires.