Outdoor Burning Regulations are now in effect for the Northeast Fire Region, according to a news release from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's fire fighting division. At this time, updates about the fire situation will be published Mondays and Thursdays.
There are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, the release said. Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services for the Northeast Fire Region said there was one new wildland fire since the last report: Sault Ste Marie 2 was reported on April 16 and called out on April 17. This 0.6 hectare fire was located off Mission Road in Goulais Bay, about 26 km northwest of Sault Ste. Marie.
All of this comes after a fire season that had been described nationally as the country's worst ever, and in which air quality warnings were frequent in northern Ontario.
Following is the full release:
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
April 18, 2024
Time of Report – 17:25
Ontario’s are now in effect for the Northeast Fire Region. At this time, updates about the fire situation will be published Mondays and Thursdays.
Northeast Region
Please note: The next update will be provided on Monday, April 22.
There are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. There was one new wildland fire since the last report:
- Sault Ste Marie 2 (SAU002) was reported on April 16 and called out on April 17. This 0.6 hectare fire was located off Mission Rd. in Goulais Bay, about 26 kilometers northwest of Sault Ste. Marie.
The fire hazard is low in areas of the region located south of Timmins and Wawa.
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 (formerly Twitter) in English and French: @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet. For more information about the current wildland fire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire.