Fire hazard is low across most of the Northeast Region Saturday, according to a news release from the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. There is a moderate fire hazard in the areas of Bisset Creek and the northeast corner of Algonquin Provincial Park and from the Kawartha Lakes east to the Ottawa River.
There are three fires burning in the area: North Bay 5 is out of control, Timmins 3 is being held and Sudbury 10 is under control.
No new fires were confirmed in the region by late Saturday afternoon.
Following is the complete news release:
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
May 25, 2024
Time of Report – 17:50
Northeast Region
There are three active wildland fires in the Northeast Region:
- North Bay 5 (NOR005) is 106-hectare fire located three km southeast of the community of Cobalt near the east shore of Kerr Lake. Eight Fire Ranger crews are committed to the fire. It is currently not under control. Please remain clear of the area to ensure the safety of the public and emergency personnel.
- Timmins 3 (TIM003) is located at the southeast corner of Lower Opikinimika Lake. This 10.7-hectare fire is being held. There are four crews committed to the fire.
- Sudbury 10 (SUD010) is a 6.5-hectare fire located 6 kilometres east of Nairn Centre on the south shore of the Spanish River. This fire is under control.
There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the late afternoon of May 25.
The fire hazard is low across the majority of the Northeast Region, with a moderate fire hazard in the areas of Bisset Creek and the northeast corner of Algonquin Provincial Park and from the Kawartha Lakes east to the Ottawa River.
Follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations
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.
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.
