Forest Fire Situation Update – Northeast Region
New Fires
Three new fires were reported on August 23.
- Parry Sound 29 is out at 0.5 hectares and is located west of Bear Lake.
- Timmins 10 is out at 0.1 hectares and is located north of McBride Lake.
- Wawa 15 is out at 0.1 hectares and is located north of Caramat.
Four new fires were reported by the time of this report on August 24.
- Timmins 11 is not under control at 0.1 hectares and is located north of Donnegana Lake.
- Timmins 12 is not under control at 0.1 hectares and is located southeast of Hardiman Lake.
- North Bay 29 is out at 0.2 hectares and is located west of Rit Lake.
- North Bay 30 is out at 0.1 hectares and is located near Restoule Provincial Park. No issues are anticipated.
Existing fires are geographically located in the Cochrane district and are being observed. No issues are anticipated with any of the active fires.
Fire Hazard
The region is exhibiting a moderate to high fire hazard. Caution should be taken in any forest activity.
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 suppression costs.
- Tips on how to Be FireSmart and ensure your campfire is safe
- More information about the current fire situation
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.
