The MNRF reports there are two new fires in the Northeast Region, as of mid-afternoon on May 11 and the forest fire hazard is high in most of the region.
- North Bay 6 is 0.1 of a hectare and not under control.
- Cochrane 4 covers 5 hectares and is not under control.
There are currently four other active fires in the Northeast region. See fire map above.
- North Bay 4 covers 3.7 hectares and is under control.
- North Bay 5 covers 5.7 hectares and is under control.
- Parry Sound 3 covers 2.2 hectares and is under control.
- Chapleau 3 covers 1.5 hectares and is under control.
The Northeast region has shifted staff members to assist in the Northwest region with ongoing fires and an elevated fire hazard.
For more information about the current fire situation and the active fires map:ontario.ca/forestfire.
Report forest fires by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
Report Prepared by Shayne McCool
Fire Information Officer
Northeast Fire Region
