Forest Fire Situation Update Northeast Region
New Fires
One new fire was confirmed on August 5. Sault Ste. Marie 18 was declared out at 0.1 hectare.
By the time of this report, one new fires has been confirmed on August 6. Timmins 14 is now out.
Fire Hazard
The Northeast Region is experiencing a hazard ranging from low to high. Areas experiencing a high hazard are Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, and the far north. Areas experiencing a low hazard are concentrated along the Quebec border. Most of the region will be under a mix of sun and clouds but some areas of the north and south will see showers and a risk of thunderstorms.
Regional Synopsis
There are currently two active fires, both of which are being observed and in Cochrane.
To date this season, 142 fires have been confirmed, burning a total of 4,081 ha of land.
Out of Province Deployment
There are now 331 personnel from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry on assignment in British Columbia (263) and the Northwest Territories (68) to assist in ongoing forest fire management efforts.
Ontario recently dispatched two CL-415 waterbombers and one birddog aircraft with an Air Attack Officer to the Northwest Territories.
Ontario has also provided equipment including 400 power pumps, 2,000 lengths of hose and two values protection units to British Columbia.
This map shows the general location of Ontario resources on out-of-province assignments.
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.
