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Two new forest fires in the Northeast region

Parts of Greater Sudbury showing an extreme fire hazard
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Two new active fires were discovered in the Northeast region late Wednesday afternoon.

Two new active fires were discovered in the Northeast region late Wednesday afternoon.

Sudbury 13 is not yet under control at 0.1 of a hectare, it is located approximately 20 km north of Wanapitei Lake.

Parry Sound 11 is not yet under control at 0.3 of a hectare. It is located south of Fourteen Mile Island Road.

The forest fire hazard is mostly moderate to high in the Northeast Region this afternoon, with parts of the far north showing a low hazard and a portion of Greater Sudbury showing an extreme hazard.

For up to date forest fire hazard conditions in your area, see the interactive fire map.

 

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. A waterbomber will not scoop from a lake or river if encroaching watercraft pose a safety hazard.

 

More Information

For updates on highway closures, check Ontario511 or @OPPCommunicationsNER on Twitter, and Ontario Provincial Police-Northeast Region on Facebook.

For information about the current forest fire situation: 1-888-220-7242

For updates on the fire situation, visit ontario.ca/forestfire or follow on Twitter @ONforestfires.

To report a forest fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE. To report a forest fire south of these rivers, dial 911.


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