So far today one new fire was discovered says Shayne McCool, Fire Information Officer for the Northeast Fire Region.
"North Bay 3 is being held at 0.1 of a hectare. There are no other active fires in the region," he reports.
The forest fire hazard is low to moderate across the region.
Ontario has deployed 82 staff members, including four from North Bay, to Alberta. They left the afternoon of May 6.
The Northeast Region has shifted some staff to aid with fires in the Northwest Region of Ontario.
Tips on how to be FireSmart, visit: ontario.ca/firesmart.
For more information about the current fire situation and the active fires map:ontario.ca/forestfire.
Report forest fires by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
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