Three new fires have been confirmed in Northeast Region Monday.
- North Bay 10 was confirmed this afternoon. It was a 0.1 hectare fire located next to Hwy 522, 2 kilometres southeast of Arnstein. The fire is out.
- Cochrane 43 was confirmed this late afternoon. It is a 30 hectare fire located approximately 60 kilometres west of Attawapiskat. The fire is being observed.
- Cochrane 44 was confirmed this late afternoon. It is a 10 hectare fire located approximately 50 kilometres west of Attawapiskat. The fire is being observed
Overall there are 30 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; one is being held, five are under control and 24 are being observed.
The following is Monday's full news release from the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services:
Northeast Region
There are currently 30 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires, 1 is being held, 5 are under control and 24 are being observed.
The were 3 new fires confirmed in the region:
North Bay 10 was confirmed this afternoon. It was a 0.1 hectare fire located next to Hwy 522, 2 kilometres southeast of Arnstein. The fire is out.
Cochrane 43 was confirmed this late afternoon. It is a 30 hectare fire located approximately 60 kilometres west of Attawapiskat. The fire is being observed.
Cochrane 44 was confirmed this late afternoon. It is a 10 hectare fire located approximately 50 kilometres west of Attawapiskat. The fire is being observed
The fire hazard varies from low to high throughout the Northeast Region. 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.
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.