Latest forest fire update

MNR News Release

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New Fires

One new fire was reported and confirmed on July 11. Sault Ste. Marie 7 was a human-caused fire that has been called out. It was 0.2 hectares in size.


Active Fires

There are now 12 active fires in the region. Most are located in the Cochrane district and there are no issues anticipated with them.


Fire Hazard

The fire hazard is low to moderate in most of the region with the exception of the Far North where it is high. 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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