One new wildfire is being confirmed in the Northeast Region Tuesday.
In a news release, Aviation Forest Fire and Emergency Services says Hearst 18 is a 300 hectare fire located about 103 kilometers northeast of Hearst and about 13 kilometers northwest of Mattagami River Beach and Aeolian Deposit.
The fire is not under control.
Overall there are 32 active wildland fires in the region as of Tuesday afternoon. Of those two are under control, one is not under control, and 29 are being observed.
The following is the complete news release issued Tuesday:
As of late Tuesday afternoon, there were 32 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these, 2 are under control, 1 is not under control, and 29 are being observed. There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region:
- Hearst 18 is a 300 hectare fire located about 103 kilometers northeast of Hearst and about 13 kilometers northwest of Mattagami River Beach and Aeolian Deposit. The fire is not under control.
The wildland fire hazard varies between moderate to high with a pocket of extreme in the Bancroft area. For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, view our interactive map.
Northeast Region Fires of Note
There are no fires of note for the Northeast Fire Region at this time.
Smoke Forecast
For individuals interested in observing smoke forecasts, visit FireSmoke.ca to access current and forecast conditions. Any individual concerned about health impacts of smoke can contact Telehealth Ontario at 811.
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.
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