Friday, April 4, 2014

New Fire Season Officially Underway

Starting fires might be the least of our worries these days.

However, the fire season is offiically now underway across northwestern Ontario.

The Ministry of Natural Resources is remind residents that daytime burning regulations are now in place.

Fire information officer Deb McLean says the regulations kicked in on Tuesday.

McLean notes that with all the snow and ice in the region it will be a slow start to the season.