Two new forest fires were located Aug. 22, according to Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services.
Algonquin Park 18 is listed at 0.1 of a hectare. The fire is located near Round Island Lake.
Bancroft 12 is being held at 0.1 of a hectare and is located southwest of Bon Echo Provincial Park.
At the time of an update provided late Thursday afternoon, there were six other active wildland fires in the region.
Algonquin Park 17 is under control at 0.1 of a hectare and is located near North Tea Lake.
Peterborough 3 is not under control at 4.2 hectares. This fire is located southwest of Second Depot Lake and east of Wilkinson Road.
Sudbury 37 is under control at 2.5 hectares and is located west of Friday Lake.
North Bay 18 is under control at one hectare and is located north of the Mattawa River northeast of Paresseux Falls.
Algonquin Park 14 is under control at 0.2 of a hectare and is located near Burnt Island Lake.
Timmins 19 is being held at 3.3 hectares. The fire is located east of Night Hawk Lake.
The forest fire hazard ranges from low to high across the region, with the areas of most concern situated in the central and eastern portions of the region.
For up to date forest fire hazard conditions in your area, see the interactive fire map at Ontario.ca/forestfires.
