"The Forest Fire Prevention Act" of 1917 determined fire protection procedures for Ontario. The Act divided the province into separate districts, each under the complete authority of a District Forester. Included under his jurisdiction were the . . . — — Map (db m243299) HM
The Towerman's job was a lonely one. He could not leave the tower without notifying the Chief Ranger and was required to report in at set times. During hot, dry weather, days off were unknown. A rainy spell might offer a respite from tower duties. . . . — — Map (db m243298) HM
On the afternoon of July 8th, 2018 a large wildland fire was detected by an aircraft that was enroute to another fire near the Temiskaming Shores, Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park. That fire turned out to be North Bay Fire #72. The . . . — — Map (db m243392) HM