OTTAWA - Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is the authoritative source for forest fire information across Canada. To remain informed throughout the forest fire season, visit the Forest Fire in Canada Web site at http://fire.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/index_e.php.
The Forest Fire in Canada Web site features many useful and easy-to-use tools, including:
- the weekly National Wildland Fire Situation Report, which summarizes current fire activity and provides forecasts for the coming week;
- the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System, which monitors daily forest fire conditions and fire occurrences across Canada;
- quick access to provincial and territorial fire agencies; and
- forest fire facts.
Users can also access the near-real-time interactive map to zoom in on forest fires near their community or to view periodic satellite images of larger active fires.
For further information, please contact:
Jasmine MacDonnell
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
613-996-2007
or
Media Relations
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
613-992-4447
