THUNDER BAY — Pre-emptive burning of grassy areas at Fort William First Nation could continue later this week if weather permits, provincial officials said Monday.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, which is overseeing the prescribed burn initiative, said crews burned nearly five hectares on Thursday.
The burn program in the community just beside Thunder Bay, now in its seventh year, "focuses on eliminating built-up, dry grass fuels near residential areas on the First Nation, (which is) a seasonal concern each spring."
Community residents were notified of last week's burn in a bulletin from the band office.
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