May 20th – Northeast Fire Region Situation Update
Forest fire situation update Northeast Region
The Northeast Fire Region responded to three new fires on May 19 in Timmins (1) and Wawa (2) districts. Timmins 7 was reported south of Timmins and is under control at 2.1 hectares. The fire was burnt along the power line right of way. Wawa 6 was reported south of Manitouwadge not far from Highway 11 and is under control at 2.5 hectares. Wawa 7 was reported northwest of Caramat and is out at 0.2 hectares.
The Northeast Region dispatched a total of 21 additional personnel to Alberta the morning of May 20. One radio operator and a 20 pack of FireRangers were deployed.
Today, skies should begin to clear up over the Northeast Region. Temperatures will rise to near 20’s. By Saturday the temperatures will continue to rise with reduced cloudy patches.
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).
