Mattagami First Nation residents have been asked to pack a bag in case there's an evacuation.
The community off of Highway 144 between Sudbury and Timmins is on standby for a possible evacuation due to the nearby Timmins 7 fire.
The notice was issued June 5.
"At this time, we ask that you prepare yourself an evacuation bag which should include items such as your clothing, medication, toiletries, important documents and pet food for those with a pet(s)," reads the notice.
Timmins 7 started on June 4 and was last listed as not under control at 120 hectares. It's located between Highway 101 and Highway 144
"There is also another fire near this area, Timmins 8 is 2 hectares and not under control at this time. This fire is located further south and roughly 10 kilometres northwest of the Highway 144 and Highway 661 junction," said Shayne McCool, northeast region fire advisor for Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES).
