Tag: Wildfires
Help Prevent Wildfires – Follow The Burning By-law!
Did you know that 22 per cent of all wildfires in Ontario are human-caused? The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department would like to remind...
Public Presentation: Understanding Wildfires And Protecting Your Property With FireSmart
The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department will host a one-hour presentation on reducing the threat of wildfire in your home and community.
Guest speaker Ken...
Ontario Launches New Incentive Payment For Wildland Firefighting Staff
The Ontario government is investing over $5 million to attract, retain and recognize wildland firefighting staff for the 2024 fire season to protect people...
Public Presentation: Understanding Wildfires And Protecting Your Property
The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department will host a one-hour presentation on reducing the threat of wildfire in your home and community on April...
First Onsite Survey Explores Climate, Spring Melt, Flooding, Wildfires And Threats...
First Onsite Property Restoration, Canada’s leading property restoration company, marks the end of winter and the official first day of spring (Tuesday, March 19)...
Ontario Marks The End Of A Challenging Wildland Fire Season
Today marks the end of the 2023 wildland fire season that saw more than 700 fires and 441,000 hectares of forests burned between April...
Public Health Update On The Health Effects Of Wildfires
Canada is facing unprecedented impacts from forest fires this year, with the increased intensity of this year's wildfire season being felt by communities across the...
Be Prepared: Wildfire Health And Safety
With wildfires taking place across the country, it’s important to be prepared. All of Muskoka remains under a total fire ban and a Provincial...
Fire Crews From Mexico To Help Fight Fires In The Northwest
More than 100 firefighters and support staff from Mexico will arrive in Toronto on July 17 to help Ontario in its fight against several...