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Page 8, News, Wednesday, June 29, 1988 re 4, This Week (ain Fire! MNR Fire Prevention Technician Rain and cool temperatures dur- ing the second week of June allowed for lifting the Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) status in the North Central Region. If you are travel- ling East or West of this region, RFZ's are still in effect. White Lake Park, for example, is just inside the Northern Region, where campfires are still not permitted. This may seem strange to people in rain- soaked Terrace Bay District, but there are still 123 fires burning in drier areas of our province, to date. Across the country, Ontario has been hardest hit by forest fires this year, with 1,334 fires to date. Quebec and Alberta were next with 637 and 501, respectively. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have seen 263 and 230 fires each, while Saskatchewan and B.C. have had 496 and 483. All provinces have experienced a busy fire season so far this year. People commonly imagine for- est fires as raging infernos, moving swiftly over tree tops, consuming all fuel in sight. However, this is not always the case, as forest fires are affected by the combination of fuel, tree species in the area, the condition of the wood (wet or dry), the weather and local topography. It is important that fire fighters are aware of these various conditions because they result in different types of fires, each requiring a sep- arate strategy for initial attack and safety of manpower. The three basic types of forest fires are: surface, sub-surface and crown. The SURFACE fire is the most common type of forest fire. It burns through brush, trees, leaves, grass and other forest litter. It burns on the ground, occasionally damaging the bark of trees, which may lead to torching. When this occurs, ever- greens almost explode into a ball of hot needles. SUB-SURFACE fires burn beneath the forest floor. They are the most difficult to detect and sub- sequently suppress. This type of fire can smolder for extended peri- ods of time, burning peat, roots and _decaying vegetation, before break- ing through to the surface, often far from the source of the fire. Such fires emerged this spring in the drought conditions of the Northwest Region. Lack of mois- ture allowed these fires to survive all winter. Suppression was neces- sary in early spring to prevent spreading. The CROWN fire is the most dangerous and destructive of all forest fires. It is also spectacular, therefore often seen in media clips, movies or magazines, despite its relative rarity. A crown fire burns in the tops of trees -- the forest canopy. When fanned by high winds, flames from this type of fire race across tree tops faster than a human can run. The fire can quick- ly spread over a large area burning only tree tops. The forest floor may burn later, causing a re-burn of the same fire. Since any forest fire may include all three types of burning ties on their particular fire, by quickly surveying the scene before landing and beginning initial attack. Fire behaviour is briefly studied while a source of water is being located. With this informa- tion, a crew leader is ready to instruct his men on how to attack the fire. Radio communication from air to ground by the fire boss will keep him informed of changes, or new developments until the fire is under control. It is only through team work and the efforts of many people than any forest fire can be successfully controlled. ROSSPORT FISH DERBY DANCE JULY 8TH, 1988 - 8:00P.M. TO 1:00 A. M. ROSSPORT COMMUNITY HALL MUSIC BY GAR $10.00 / PERSON SORRY NO MINORS ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE JULY 6TH, 1988 AT THE ROSSPORT COMMUNITY HALL 7:00 P. M. Bus will be supplied to leave Rossport hall at 1:30 a.m. to travel to Schreiber, Terrace Bay & all stops in between for anyone needing a ride. ROSSPORT FISH DERBY COMMITTEE Chucky's Gnarter Boat Rentals Rossport, Ont. POT 2R0 (807) 824-2185 S Happy Anniversary Valeida & Pete from, Adey, Roger & David &p "dl It | Reeve & Council Township of Schreiber PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the regular July meeting of the Council of the Township of Schreiber will be held July 5,1988 at 7:00 p.m. _ instead of July 12, 1988. Please govern yourself accordingly rical Safety Booklets for You & Your Family Check beside FREE items you want [) Adult/Youth Safety Tips - [] Comic Book (1 Prevent Electrical Fires (] Childrens' - Colouring Book (1 Childrens' - Punch Out Card (1 Construction Site Poster Also indicate: Oo English (J French [1 School Book Cover ( Farming Safely Near Power Lines C1 Electrical Workers [1 Construction Workers (1 Lifesaver Outlet (GFI) C1) Shop Electrical Danger Poste Clip and send with your name and address to: Safety - Box 4036 Station 'A' Toronto, Ontario, MSW 2N4 ontario.hydr Q i