Dry, hot weather sparks surge in bushfires in Sudbury
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Fire officials in Greater Sudbury are concerned about a recent increase in the number of wildfires in the area.
Fire officials in Greater Sudbury are concerned about a recent increase in the number of wildfires in the area.
A recent heatwave coupled with a lack of rain has created dry conditions, prompting fire services to consider implementing a fire ban.
Jesse Oshell, Greater Sudbury deputy fire chief, said it's unusual for there to be so many bushfires in the area so late in the season.
"We are approximately seven times higher in the number of wildland and brush fires in the community over the same period last year," Oshell said.
"So certainly, we have some concerns … We want to let residents know that wildland fires and brush fires are certainly on our radar."
It's important for residents to adhere to open-air burning rules, he said, and even consider waiting for conditions to improve while the environment is so dry.
