There are 27 active forest fires in the Northeast Region as of Thursday with no new confirmed fires, according to a news release from emergency services. The majority of the area continues to show a low to moderate burning hazard, but two sections are maintaining a high fire hazard as of late in the afternoon: an area centered over Bancroft; and an area in the central far north of the province.
Cochrane 7 continues to be a large fire at 37,742-hectares, but it is now under control.
Following is the Thursday news release from Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services.
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
July 20, 2023
Time of Report – 17:45
Northeast Region
There are currently 27 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires, six are under control and 21 are being observed.
There were no new fires in the Northeast Fire region today.
The majority of the Northeast Region is showing a low to moderate fire hazard. Two areas of the Northeast Region are maintaining a high fire hazard late this afternoon: an area centered over Bancroft; and an area in the central far north of the province. For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, view our interactive map.
Fires of note:
- Cochrane 7 was confirmed on June 2 and is now under control. It is a 37,742-hectare wildland fire located northeast of Lake Abitibi.
Implementation Orders
UPDATE: EFFECTIVE 0700 FRIDAY JULY 21: The Hearst-Cochrane-Kapuskasing District MNRF will revoke Implementation Order IO-2023-03-HCK009 made on July 10, 2023 pursuant to the Emergency Area Order (EAO) 2023-02 declared on June 5, 2023 under the authority of Section 23(1) of the Forest Fires Prevention Act.
Implementation Order IO- 2023-03-HCK009 will be revoked as of 0700 hrs EST on Friday, July 21, 2023.
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 safely. A waterbomber will not scoop from a lake or river if encroaching watercraft pose a safety hazard. Be safe, stay clear of waterbombers.
No Drone Zone: Be safe, stay clear of forest fires
Flying drones around forest fires is both dangerous and illegal. When you fly a drone near a forest fire, you can put the lives of pilots, firefighters and other emergency personnel at risk. Be safe, stay clear of forest fires.
Report a Wildland Fire
To report a wildland fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE. To report a forest fire located south of the French or Mattawa rivers, please dial 911.
For tips on preventing wildland fires and information on the current fire situation, follow us on Twitter in English and French @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet.