An additional 256 miscellaneous items have also been dispatched. This reduced the seasonal total to just above normal. Despite the considerable area burned in Ontario last week, it appears that recent rain has significantly moderated burning conditions in eastern Canada. This should allow crews to bring most existing fires under control. Return of all airtankers to their home provinces indicates that the initial attack workload has moderated to normal.
Fire danger remains low to moderate throughout western Canada.
A return to normal conditions seems the most likely scenario for the coming week. Return to Archive Index Please send comments to Webmaster .