Four new wildfires are being reported in Ontario’s Northeast Region Monday, including one northwest of North Bay.
The fire is on a small island on the south end of Lake Temagami, approximately 20 kilometres west of Highway 11. One FireRanger crew is responding to the 0.1 hectare fire that was not yet under control as of Monday evening.
The second fire is north of Sudbury approximately 1 km south of Valleyview Road and 2 km west of Municipal Road 80. It is 1.4 hectares in size and is being held by one FireRanger crew.
A 2-hectare fire is also burning northwest of Sudbury approximately 11 km west of Highway 144. It is not yet under control. Aerial suppression efforts are underway with two twin otters and a lead birddog aircraft supporting FireRangers on the ground.
And to the west of that, there’s a 0.3-km hectare fire in Mississagi River Provincial Park, east of Fraser Lake. One FireRanger crew is committed to it and it is not yet under control.
Overall, there are 14 active wildland fires in the region, three are not under control, two are being held, one is under control and eight are being observed.
“The fire hazard is moderate to high across the Northeast Region,” said Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services in a news release.
“There is an area of extreme fire hazard around Greater Sudbury and an area of low fire hazard around Attawapiskat.”
Find the full news release below:
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
September 16, 2024
Time of Report – 17:55
Four new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by early evening on Monday, September 16.
- Chapleau 14 (CHA014) is a 0.3 hectare wildland fire that is not yet under control. This fire is located east of Fraser Lake in Mississagi River Provincial Park. There is one FireRanger crew committed to this fire.
- North Bay 21 (NOR021) is a 0.1 hectare wildland fire that is not yet under control. This fire is located on a small island on the south end of Lake Temagami, approximately 20 kilometres west of Highway 11. There is one FireRanger crew committed to this fire.
- Sudbury 40 (SUD040) is a 1.4 hectare wildland fire that is being held. This fire is located approximately 1 kilometres south of Valleyview Road and 2 kilometres west of Municipal Road 80. There is one FireRanger crew committed to this fire.
- Timmins 17 (TIM017) is a 2 hectare wildland fire that is not yet under control. This fire is located east of First Lake, approximately 11 kilometres west of Highway 144. Two Twin Otters and a lead birddog aircraft provided aerial fire suppression support to FireRangers on the ground.
At the time of this update, there are 14 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 3 are not under control, 2 are being held, 1 is under control and 8 are being observed.
The fire hazard is moderate to high across the Northeast Region. There is an area of extreme fire hazard around Greater Sudbury and an area of low fire hazard around Attawapiskat.
For current wildland fire danger values check our interactive map.
Follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations
As we move into fall-conditions, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind the public to use caution when performing any outdoor burning. In order to dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage you to use methods such as composting or using your local landfill. If you must burn, follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations.
Fires are to be ignited no sooner than two hours before sunset and are to be extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise. Always have tools/water adequate to contain the fire at the site. Know the rules for safe outdoor burning; consult the full set of Outdoor Burning Regulations.
For tips on safe burning practices visit How to burn grass and woody debris safely | ontario.ca.
No Drone Zone: Be safe, stay clear of forest fires!
Flying drones around forest fires is both dangerous and illegal. When you fly a drone near a forest fire, you can put the lives of pilots, firefighters and other emergency personnel at risk. Be safe, stay clear of forest fires.
Help fight forest fires: Stay clear of waterbombers!
When waterbombers approach a body of water, move close to the shore so they can perform their scoop safely. A waterbomber will not scoop from a lake or river if encroaching watercraft pose a safety hazard. Be safe, stay clear of waterbombers.
Report a Wildland Fire
To report a wildland fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE. To report a wildland fire located south of the French or Mattawa Rivers, please dial 9-1-1.
For tips on preventing wildland fires and information on the current fire situation, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) in English and French: @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet. For more information about the current wildland fire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire.
