Latest Northeast Region fire update

MNR News Release

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PROVINCIAL OVERVIEW - There are over 117 active fires burning in the province. We expect fire growth and smoke to continue on unsecured areas of fire line. Today's winds are in favour of reducing smoke issues throughout the Northwest Region.

There remain over 2,000 fire personnel engaged in fire suppression in Ontario. Starting midweek, firefighters from out of the province will rotate out with fresh crews coming back into Ontario from both British Columbia and the eastern provinces. MNR FireRangers are also rotating out for time off. Currently there are 643 fire personnel from other provinces helping with Ontario's fire fighting effort.

Fire teams continue to work closely with affected communities. All planned evacuations are completed and no further evacuations are in the forecast. A total of 3,591 people were evacuated from nine First Nations communities. MNR will continue to work with Emergency Management Ontario, affected communities and other partner agencies to plan and prepare for further evacuations if needed as well as returning evacuees home when conditions are safe.

A Restricted Fire Zone continues to be implemented on the north western regions of the province. More information on Restricted Fire Zones is available at Current Restricted Fire Zones in Ontario.

NEW FIRES - One fire was reported on Sunday, July 24.

Algonquin Park 3 - undetermined cause - being held - 0.1 hectares - near Canisbay Lake.

No new fires were reported by the evening of July 25.

ACTIVE FIRES - There are an additional eight fires active in the region.

Cochrane 6 - lightning caused - being observed - 500.0 hectares - 63 kilometers southwest of Kashechewan
Cochrane 13 - lightning caused - being observed - 600.0 hectares - 30 kilometres southeast of Peawanuck
Cochrane 15 - lightning caused - being observed - 50.0 hectares - west of Attawapiskat
Cochrane 16 - lightning caused - being observed - 30.0 hectares - west of Fort Albany
Cochrane 17 - lightning caused - being observed - 120.0 hectares - 43 kilometers southwest of Fort Albany
Cochrane 18 - lightning caused - being observed - 8.0 hectares - 44 kilometers south of Fort Albany
Hearst 6 - lightning caused - under control - 9.0 hectares - 45 kilometres north of Kapuskasing
Parry Sound 8 - undetermined cause - under control - 1.6 hectares - west of Restou le

Map of Current Fires in Ontario

SPECIAL CONCERNS - Smoke from fires burning in the Northwest Region may still be affecting some communities in the Northeast Region depending on wind speed and direction.

Map of Smoke Drift

FIRE HAZARD - The fire hazard is moderate throughout the entire region with the exception of the Sudbury area which rises to high. The hazard is expected to remain at moderate with some precipitation in the forecast and more seasonal temperatures.

Fire Danger Map in Ontario

SAFETY MESSAGE - Planning on enjoying a campfire this weekend? Keep your fire small, build it on bare rock or dirt, never leave it unattended and make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving the site. Drown! Stir! Drown!

Also, remember to be careful with smoking materials in forested areas while hiking or picking berries.

If you live within a municipality, contact your local municipal office or fire department BEFORE burning.

For public inquiries on the forest fire situation in Ontario, please call 1-800-667-1940.

Be FireSmart! For more information, visit ontario.ca/fireprevention and report forest fires using the toll-free reporting number: 310-FIRE (3473).

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