One new wildfire has been confirmed as of this afternoon, the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry said in a release today.
Sudbury 17, being held at 0.7 of a hectare, is located approximately 4 km south of Burwash and north of hwy 637.
Currently, there are two active fires in the Northeast region, including:
- North Bay 9, under control at 0.6 of a hectare. It is located approximately 3 kilometres north of Mashkinonje Provincial Park and west of hwy 64.
To see the fire hazard near you, check the interactive fire map here.