Latest forest fire report for the Northeast Region

MNR News release

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New Fires

Three new fires were reported on July 14. Chapleau and Sault Ste. Marie districts each responded to one fire and both are now out. Sudbury 20, a human-caused fire, is under control at 0.5 hectares.

Two new fires were confirmed by the time of this report on July 15. Sudbury 21, another human-caused fire, is not under control at 0.2 hectares in size. Algonquin Park 5 is under control at 0.1 hectares.

While picking blueberries or spending time in the bush, residents are reminded to exercise caution with smoking materials and open flame.

Active Fires

There are 14 active fires in the region. A number of the existing fires are in Cochrane district and are being observed. There are no issues anticipated with any of the active fires.



Fire Hazard

The fire hazard is moderate to high throughout the region. Higher relative humidity values are expected to keep fire arrivals low.


Be FireSmart!

Did you know? About 200,000 hectares of forest are burned each year and forest fires can cost millions of dollars to put out. Often, unattended campfires are the cause.


If you're going camping and plan to have a campfire, please ensure you build a safe campfire. Keep your campfire small, have water nearby and never leave it unattended. Once you are finished, make sure your campfire is completely extinguished.


Under the Forest Fires Prevention Act (FFPA), if you start a wildfire, you could be held liable for the costs of suppressing the fire.


For tips on how to Be FireSmart and ensure your campfire is safe, visit 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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