Wildland fires can affect communities when they occur in or near wildland-urban interfaces

There were four new wildland fires confirmed last night.


Haliburton 23 (HAL023) is 0.4 hectares and located approximately 100 metres north of White Boundary Road, and 2.5 kilometres west of White Lake. The fire is not under control.
Sudbury 33 (SUD033) was 0.1 hectares and located on Alvinholme Island on Georgian Bay. The fire is out.
Sudbury 34 (SUD034) is 0.1 hectares and located approximately 1.9 kilometres northeast of Twin Lakes, and 1.3 kilometres northwest of Line Lake. The fire is not under control.
North Bay 9 (NOR009) is 0.1 hectares and located approximately 300 metres east of Dry Lake, and 800 metres southwest of Katherine Lake. The fire is not under control.

There are 22 active fires in the Northeast region; Seven are under control, 1 is being held, 3 are not under control, and 11 are being observed.

The fire hazard varies from low to high across the Northeast region. Kawartha Highlands is experiencing a high to extreme fire hazard.

To view the fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.

FireSmart

Wildland fires can affect communities when they occur in or near wildland-urban interfaces (neighborhoods near forested areas). The FireSmart program is something all Ontarians can explore. It gives tangible tips on how people can take steps to mitigate the risk of wildland fires spreading to your home, cottage, or community. You can start by making small changes around your property that can have a big impact.

You can obtain tips and information from the FireSmart program on how to protect your property from wildland fires at Ontario.ca/firesmart.

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 in English and French: @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet. For more information about the current wildland fire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/fireupdates.