Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Fire UPDATES
Restricted fire zones
Northeast fire region
Due to the extreme fire hazard, recent heavy lightning, little precipitation and increased forest fire, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry implemented Restricted Fire Zones across a major part of the northeast and central region as outlined on the interactive map. This will remain in place until further notice. See the fire map for the zones covered. For more information on what is restricted and the legislation, visit the Restricted Fire Zone page.
For all Provincial park fire bans see Ontario parks alerts (White Lake Provincial Park continues to be under fire ban as of publishing)
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To report a forest fire call 310-FIRE (3473)
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Northwest region
Fire hazard in the northwest region
At the time of this update the fire hazard was extreme in the Kenora, Dryden and Fort Frances Districts and high in the Thunder Bay and north shore areas of the Nipigon Districts. Conditions in the Red Lake and Sioux Lookout Districts range from a low hazard in the far north to moderate and high as one moves south.
New fire starts for July 31
- Sioux Lookout Fire 102
- Near Gull Lake, approximately 131 kilometres north of Sioux Lookout
- 0.1 hectares
- Not under control
- Thunder Bay Fire 37
- North of NW Corner Rd. near Avey Lake, approximately 185 kilometres north/northwest of Thunder Bay
- 0.3 hectares
- Not under control
- Thunder Bay Fire 38
- South of Whitefish Lake near the U.S. border
- 0.1 hectares
- Not under control
- Nipigon Fire 50
- North of Hall Lake, approximately 50 kilometres northeast of Nipigon
- 0.3 hectares
- Not under control
- Nipigon Fire 51
- East of Long Lake, approximately 60 kiliometres north of Schreiber
- 1.2 hectares
- Not under control
Emergency area order for Kenora fire 71
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is advising the public of an Emergency Area Order for the area around Kenora Fire 71 to ensure public safety. As a result the order restricts travel on Werner Lake Road. as well as Crown land use and travel within the boundaries of the Emergency Area Order.
Smoke concerns
Smokey conditions may continue when fires are active until weather patterns change. If you do see flames or smoke, please report, and stay away from the area in the interest of public safety.
- Report a forest fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers: 310-FIRE
- Report a forest fire located south of the French or Mattawa rivers: 911.
- Smoke and your health, call Tele Health Ontario: 1-866-797-0000.
Help from other provinces and countries
Ontario is receiving support from across Canada, the United States and Mexico to assist with the fire situation. A total of 627 firefighters and support staff, along with equipment, are currently in the province from:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Newfoundland
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Saskatchewan
- Minnesota, USA
- Wisconsin, USA
- Mexico
- Parks Canada
