Forest Fire Hazard Low Across Northwest

The forest fire season is starting to wind down now that September has arrived.
There are 8-active fires in the region and all of them are being observed.
None of the fires pose any threat.
To date this season, 126-fires have been confirmed in the region, burning a total of just over 1,300 hectares.
The forest fire season ends at the end of October and the hazard is currently low.
Meantime, there are now 191 personnel on assignment in the western province.
The MNR has also provided 430-power pumps, 2-values protection units, 41-portable relay tanks and 10,000 lengths of hose.
There have been no new fires this month in northwestern Ontario.