Northeast Region Forest Fire Situation
New Fires
One new fire was reported on July 12. Chapleau 8 is under control at 0.1 hectares (ha) and is located on the southeast edge of Spanish Lake.
By the time of this report, one new fire was confirmed in Cochrane. It is being observed at 1.0 ha and will continue to burn until it self-extinguishes to its natural boundaries.
Fire Hazard
Recent precipitation has decreased the fire hazard to low across the region, with the exception of Elliot Lake area and central Ontario which is maintaining a moderate hazard.
Regional Synopsis
The overall fire situation remains stable in the Northeast Region. Six fires are currently active, four of which are being observed in Cochrane District.
Eighty-seven fires have been confirmed to date this season, burning a total combined area of 4041.3 ha of land.
Out of Province Deployment
A request for an Incident Management Team for British Columbia has been coordinated through the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) in Winnipeg. Today, Ontario sent a 16-person Incident Management Team to Kamloops. Ontario has previously sent an eight-person Incident Management Team to Hay River, Northwest Territories. There are also two fire behaviour specialists from Ontario in Yellowknife. Out of province dispatches are on duty for two weeks apiece.
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 the costs of suppressing the fire.
- For tips on how to Be FireSmart and ensure your campfire is safe, visit www.ontario.ca/fireprevention.
- For more information about the current fire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire.
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.
