NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA LAUNCHES NEW FOREST FIRE WEB SITE

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Every year, forest fires destroy millions of hectares of Canadian forest and affect the lives of many Canadians. To provide information about forest fire conditions across the country, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has launched a new Web site, http://fire.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/. The Web site includes daily fire maps from the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System, a weekly National Forest Fire Situation Report, facts about forest fires and extensive information about the fire research activities of NRCan's Canadian Forest Service (CFS). The daily fire maps show current fire-danger conditions across Canada, as well as hot spots and areas of smoke, generated using satellite imagery. The National Forest Fire Situation Report provides a summary of current fire activity, as well as a forecast for the coming week. The site also features links to provincial and territorial fire agencies that provide further information on specific fire activity. The CFS is the foremost forest science organization in Canada and plays a key role in national and international forest policy development. It also coordinates national programs and promotes the Canadian forest sector's interests throughout the country and abroad. For more information: Alexandra MuirDirector of CommunicationsOffice of the Minister, Natural Resources Canada(613) 947-8246 Ghyslain CharronMedia RelationsNatural Resources Canada(613) 992-4447 Caroline CookScience Information OfficerCanadian Forest ServiceNatural Resources Canada(613) 947-9010

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NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA LAUNCHES NEW FOREST FIRE WEB SITE

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