Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 06 November 2012
Although the forest fire season starts and ends at the same time each year, from April 1 to October 31, the events and responses are always unique! Thus it was in the Northwest Region in 2012. The first confirmed fire was found on January 9 on a small island 25 kilometres north of Kenora. This [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 03 June 2010
The Daily Co-operators Report can also be accessed through the Navigation Bar above. Please scroll down for the JUNE 3rd, 2010 Co-operators Report. A Restricted Fire Zone continues to be in effect in northeastern Ontario. Residents and travellers through the region are reminded that all burning [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 03 June 2010
East Fire Region June 2, 2010 There is a Restricted Fire Zone in place for northeastern Ontario. This restriction includes areas north of the French River to the James Bay coast and from the Quebec border west to the Pic River including Manitoulin Island. The Restricted Fire Zone will be in [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 03 June 2010
West Fire Region The forest fire hazard is expected to drop to low as storm systems continue to bring rain and cloud cover throughout the West Fire Region. There were no new fires reported by the evening of June 02. One fire of note, Red Lake Fire Number 32 burning northeast of Pikangikum had [Read more]