Northeast Region Forest Fire Situation Update
New Fires
No new fires have been reported since September 2. Resources remain adequate to deal with the current and expected fire load.
Fire Hazard
The forest fire hazard is low across the region with the exception of the far north, which is currently experiencing a low to moderate hazard. Today, Expect mostly cloudy conditions with small amounts of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms throughout the region. Temperatures may reach the low to mid-teens.
Regional Synopsis
There are currently no active fires.
To date this season, 171 fires have been confirmed, burning a total of 4,166 ha of land.
Out of Province Deployment
All Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry personnel on assignment in British Columbia have returned to Ontario. This marks the end of all personnel deployments out of the province.
Ontario has provided power pumps, values protection units, portable relay tanks and several thousand lengths of hose to British Columbia.
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.
- Tips on how to Be FireSmart and ensure your campfire is safe.
- More information on 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.
