September 2006

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Mapping Forest Fires to Keep Canadians Safe

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has a new tool to help ensure the safety of Canadians who find themselves in forested areas during the fire season.

 An interactive map on the Forest Fire in Canada Web site details the forest-fire situation across Canada. Zoom in, and you can spot any dangerous fires and see where the fires are burning near your community, cottage, work site or favourite camping spot. You can also see roads, bodies of water and overlaid satellite images.
                       
Information on the map is updated several times a day.

The map is part of the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System developed by NRCan’s Canadian Forest Service (CFS) as an on-line fire information system. Daily weather conditions are collected from across Canada and are used to produce fire-weather and fire-behaviour maps. Satellites are used to monitor the fires.

As the country’s foremost forest-science organization, CFS plays a vital role in national and international policy development in support of a healthy forest and a strong forest sector.

Visit the Forest Fire in Canada site and stay informed throughout the season.