Three fires confirmed in east fire region -- two are out of control

MNR News Release

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Five fires were confirmed on May 11. Cochrane 6, Timmins 3 and Wawa 6 have already been called out. Wawa 5 is under control at 0.6 hectares and Sudbury 24 is under control at 3.0 hectares. So far on May 12 there have been three fires confirmed. Chapleau 9 is being held at 0.1 hectares. Sudbury 25 is not under control at 2.0 hectares. Wawa 7 is not under control at 0.8 hectares.

The fire hazard is moderate to high throughout the region.

Residents or cottagers conducting spring clean up should consider composting or chipping instead of burning. Always remember to contact your local fire department or municipal office before burning.

Residents are reminded that if found responsible for a forest fire, they can be charged under the Forest Fires Prevention Act and/or be liable for the costs of suppressing the fire. This cost can easily run into the tens of thousands of dollars.

So far this year in the East Fire Region, there have been 84 fires burning 346 hectares.

Be FireSmart, visit ontario.ca/fireprevention for more information on how to prevent forest fires.

310-FIRE (3473) is the new, toll-free emergency forest fire reporting phone number across northern Ontario. Early detection and reporting are essential to quickly managing forest fires. Having one number will make it easier and more efficient for Ontarians to report forest fire emergencies. The number will operate north of the French and Mattawa Rivers.

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