Two new fires reported in the Bay Update

MNR News Release

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Three new fires were reported in the Northeast Region on June 7 in North Bay (2) and Sudbury (1) districts. North Bay 13 and 14 were reported side by side, south of Temiscaming and are out at 0.1 hectares each. Sudbury 20 was ignited by lightning. It was reported northeast of Elliot Lake and is not under control at 3.5 hectares.

There was one new fire reported in the Northeast Region by the evening of June 8 in North Bay (1) district. North Bay 15 was ignited by lightning. It was reported west of Lake Temagami and is out at 0.1 hectares.

The Northeast Region will be cloudy with showers and isolated thunderstorms. Winds will be moderate with temperatures rising to the mid 20s.

When cleaning up wood and grass debris, the ministry suggests composting, chipping or taking debris to a landfill site instead of burning. If you still decide to burn debris, residents are reminded that they are required to follow safe outdoor fire guidelines. In particular, there are restrictions on day burning of brush and grass.

Fires are to be started no sooner than two hours before sunset, be extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise, attended at all times and put dead out before leaving.

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

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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There were no new fires reported in the Northeast Region on June 6. Two new fires were reported by the evening June 7. Both fires were located in North Bay, not far from each other. North Bay 13 and 14 were reported south of Temiscaming and are out at 0.1 hectares each.

The temperature will climb into the upper 20's with light winds. Clouds and light rain are possible for southwestern Ontario in the afternoon.

The Northeast Region will see hot humid condition by Wednesday. The current fire hazard in the Northeast Region is low to moderate.

When cleaning up wood and grass debris, the ministry suggests composting, chipping or taking debris to a landfill site instead of burning. If you still decide to burn debris, residents are reminded that they are required to follow safe outdoor fire guidelines. In particular, there are restrictions on day burning of brush and grass. Fires are to be started no sooner than two hours before sunset, be extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise, attended at all times and put dead out before leaving.

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

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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