Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 07 August 2013
There were no new fires reported in the Northwest Region on August 7. The fire hazard is forecast to range from low to moderate in the region. Further information is available on safe outdoor fire management at www.ontario.ca/fireprevention. Check out the active fires map [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 04 September 2011
PROVINCIAL OVERVIEW – Five new fires were reported on Friday, September 2. No control issues were experienced with these starts. In 2011 to date, 1,097 fires have burned a total of 628,977 hectares in the province. Approximately three-quarters of current active fires are located in the Far [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 23 April 2010
Province Restricts Outdoor Burning In Areas Of Northwestern Ontario The Ministry of Natural Resources has declared a Restricted Fire Zone in much of Northwestern Ontario to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010, the Restricted Fire Zone is in [Read more]