MNR weather station damaged

An automated fire weather station in the Red Lake District was discovered with severe damage caused by vandals, resulting in thousands of dollars in damaged equipment, and compromising the gathering of critical weather information required for forest fire management.
The damaged weather station is located at an old mine site in Red Lake district. A review of recorded data from this station leads weather analysts to suspect that the vandalism occurred sometime around midnight between Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28.
Rocks and PVC pipes were used to damage or destroy a rain gauge, temperature and humidity sensors, a satellite modem and a solar panel that provides power to the station.
Police have been contacted to investigate.
If anyone has information regarding this vandalism they are asked to contact the Red Lake Fire Management Headquarters (807) 727-2000
Meanwhile, Ontario firefighting resources currently on duty in Alberta are preparing to return to Ontario later this week as the fire situation eases in that province.
The fire hazard remains “low” across most of the region and there were no new fires were reported yesterday.
There are three active fires in the region at this time. One each in the districts of Red Lake, Sioux Lookout and Fort Frances.
Under the Forest Fires Prevention Act of Ontario day burning of brush or grass is not allowed.
Burning of brush or grass should be done no sooner than two hours before sunset and it must be put it out no later than two hours after sunrise.
Choose a safe site, keep your fire small and never leave it unattended. Remember to ensure the fire is put dead out before leaving the site.
If you live in a municipality, check local bylaws for any burning restrictions that may apply.