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Latest forest fire update for the Northeast region

MNR News Release ********************** New Fires Four new fires were confirmed during the evening of May 28 and by the time this report was issued on May 29. Cochrane District saw its first two fires of the season. Cochrane 01 burned 0.
MNR News Release

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New Fires

Four new fires were confirmed during the evening of May 28 and by the time this report was issued on May 29.

Cochrane District saw its first two fires of the season. Cochrane 01 burned 0.1 hectares and is now out. Cochrane 02 is currently not under control at 2.5 hectares in size.

Kirkland Lake District also had two new fires confirmed. Kirkland Lake 03 is under control at 1.8 hectares. Kirkland Lake 04 burned 0.2 hectares and is now out.

Active Fires

There are four active fires in the region. No issues or concerns are anticipated with any of the active fires.

Fire Hazard

Precipitation expected throughout the region is helping to keep the fire hazard low to moderate.

Be FireSmart!


Residents that are planning on burning grass, brush or other wood debris should consider composting or taking material to landfill sites instead. Each spring, grass fires get out of control and cause needless damage to barns, homes and cottages.

Under the FFPA the only materials that can be burned without a fire permit are grass, wood, brush or wood by-products and people must tend their fires at all times making sure to put them out dead out before leaving. If it is windy, the risk of a wildfire is high – don’t burn!

If a forest fire results because you have used fire improperly, you could be held responsible for the costs of putting out the fire and for any property damage that occurs.

Residents in organized municipalities are reminded to check with local officials for burning restrictions that may be in place in their areas.

Further information is available on safe outdoor fire management at www.ontario.ca/fireprevention.

For more information about the current fire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire .

Report forest fires north of the French and Mattawa rivers by calling 310-FIRE (3473). In southern regions, forest fires can be reported by calling your local fire department.

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