Fire Season Coming to a close

The Ministry of Natural Resources has started to scale back fire fighting operations to winter levels across Northwestern Ontario.

Information Officer Debbie McLean says seasonal fire crews are no longer in the field and waterbombers and helicopters are no longer in operation.

However, McLean notes its still a busy time for full time staff.

McLean says staff will be hard at work reviewing this year's fire season and preparing for next year's possible challenges.

Officially, the fire season doesn't end until October 31st and the MNR still has the resources available to fight any new fire.