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Island-wide fire ban in place on Manitoulin

No open fires are being allowed in any Manitoulin Island municipalities.

Billings Township Fire Deputy Captain, Martin Connell says an island-wide fire ban is in place in all the municipalities, which make up the membership of the Manitoulin Fire Association.

He says the hot, dry conditions have led to the ban.

Connell points out he is not aware of First Nations directives but says the public can call band offices or individual municipalities to find out more since each community is responsible for its fire bans.

Meanwhile, all three districts, Algoma, Manitoulin and Sudbury, are still under a heat warning for another few days.

Health units stress with the record high humidex levels, which have been consistently in the mid-30 range, to stay hydrated, use sunscreen and stay in cooler conditions if possible, especially those with chronic conditions.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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