École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité

He says the fires grow very quickly and can be a significant challenge for fire departments to extinguish.

And Franco Cite's annual food drive in support of the West Nipissing Food Bank takes place today.

Residents are encouraged to place non-perishable items in a bag or box in a visible area outside their door before four this afternoon, with volunteers then collecting the donations from four to eight.

If your household is missed, donations can be brought to the school during school hours.