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Volunteer firefighter Bob Whitburn, far right, of the Fort Frances Fire Dept. demonstrated how to use a common fire extinguisher to put a burning pool of a mix of gasoline and diesel fuel Saturday in the parking lot at Canadian Tire. Firefighters, with a little help from mascot Sparky, were there to kick off “Fire Prevention Week” (Oct. 8-14), speaking with the public and handing out educational materials. Canadian Tire is the province-wide sponsor for Fire Prevention Week. Firefighters will be stopping by local schools all week long. —Duane Hicks photo