MNR Response To Arizona Firefighter Deaths

The Ministry of Natural Resources is working to prevent a situation similar to the one in Arizona.
19-firefighters were killed battling an erratic blaze northwest of Phoenix.
MNR Spokesperson Al Tithecott says they take firefighter safety very seriously.
Tithecott says they always have people around who have lots of experience supervising and making sure firefighters have the proper equipment.
When it comes down to figuring out the course a fire is going to take, Tithecott says it takes a lot of science so they continue to monitor a fire’s path and determine where it will burn.
Tithecott says the situation in Arizona is still fresh, but as they continue to learn more about it they will use it to learn and build on their safety measures and protocols.