There are three new fires confirmed in the Northeast Region.
- Cochrane 42 is 50 hectares and 15 kilometres north of Kesagami Provincial Park at South Bluff Creek and is being observed
- Hearst 9 is 2.8 hectares and approximately 11 kilometres west of the Mattagami River, Little Long Rapids and is not under control
- Timmins 9 is 0.1 hectares and is located approximately 1 kilometre northwest of Porcupine Lake and is now out.
In a Sunday update, the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services says overall there are 29 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of those, one is not under control, six are under control and 22 are being observed.
The following is Sunday's full news release from the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services:
Northeast Region
There are currently 29 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires, 1 is not under control, 6 are under control and 22 are being observed.
Three new fires were confirmed after last night’s update on July 22 in the region:
- Cochrane 42 is 50 hectares and 15 kilometres north of Kesagami Provincial Park at South Bluff Creek and is being observed
- Hearst 9 is 2.8 hectares and approximately 11 kilometres west of the Mattagami River, Little Long Rapids and is not under control
- Timmins 9 is 0.1 hectares and is located approximately 1 kilometre northwest of Porcupine Lake and is now out.
Most of the Northeast Fire Region is showing fire hazard values from low to extreme. The most southern section of the region from North Bay to The Massasauga Provincial Park and east to Carleton Place has a low to moderate fire hazard value. For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, view our interactive map.
Fires of note:
- Cochrane 7 was confirmed on June 2 and is now under control. It is a 37,742 hectare wildland fire located northeast of Lake Abitibi.
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.
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.
Report a Wildland Fire
To report a wildland fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE. To report a forest fire located south of the French or Mattawa rivers, please dial 911.
For tips on preventing wildland fires and information on the current fire situation, follow us on Twitter in English and French @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet.
