A spell of warm, dry weather has left Renfrew County at risk of wildfires.
County staff are alerting residents as the Ministry of Natural Resources has placed the region under an extreme forest fire danger rating, with the risk of a fire spreading high due to current conditions.
Several local municipalities have already implemented fire bans or restrictions, and the county is urging residents to check with local officials through their websites, social media, or directly before lighting any fires.
The Ministry of Natural Resources also provides up-to-date forecasts for forest fire risks and monitors active fires through their interactive forest fire map.
(written by Kasey Egan)
