Northeast Fire Region Situation Update
NorthReleased July 25, 2015 Time of Report: 16:15
NEW/ACTIVE FIRES
As of the early afternoon of July 25, five new fires have been confirmed in the region in the previous 24 hours. Two of these are in Chapleau, two are in Sudbury and the remaining fire is located in Timmins. Currently there are thirteen active fires in the region, a majority of which are being observed in the far north. Sudbury 38 is not yet under control at 23.6 hectares.
FIRE HAZARD
Today’s forest fire hazard is mainly low to moderate across the region, with pockets of high risk around Ottawa and Kingston, as well as Geraldton, Kapuskasing and Manitouwadge.
OUT OF PROVINCE
Currently there are 279 fire management personnel from Ontario in the following locations – Alberta (64), British Columbia (131), Saskatchewan (63) and Parks Canada (21).
Ontario is also providing equipment including fire hose, sprinkler kits, pumps and chainsaws to Alberta, British Columbia, Parks Canada and Saskatchewan.
The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services program is reminding people that they are responsible for safe outdoor fire management and must follow guidelines set out in the Forest Fires Prevention Act of Ontario including no day burning of brush or grass fires. Campfires are to be tended at all times and put out before leaving.
- Be FireSmart
- Current fire situation and the active fires map
- Northeast Region Fire Information Hotline (info/updates) : 1-888-357-8422.
- Report forest fires by calling 310-FIRE (3473)
