Mexican crews to help with forest fire suppression efforts in northwestern Ontario cbc.ca 12 hrs ago CBC/Radio-Canada
Mexican forest fire crews are set to arrive in Ontario this weekend to help with fire suppression efforts in the northwest, the province said Friday.
More than 100 firefighters and support staff are expected in Toronto on Saturday, and will help fight fires in northwestern Ontario, the province said.
In a release, the province said the crews from Mexico will be briefed on fire, safety and COVID-19 protocols before receiving their assignments. They ll will remain in their own cohorts while in Ontario.
A 17-person crew from Atlantic Canada is also being dispatched to Ontario. Further details, including when the firefighters are expected to arrive, weren t provided.
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