Two new forest fires are being confirmed in northeastern Ontario Friday.
Wawa 12 is about 7 kilometres west of White Lake and is 0.1 hectares in size, and Wawa 13 is about 2 kilometres south east of Snowball Lake on the west side of Highway 614 and is 1 hectare in size.
Neither is under control.
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services for the Northeast Fire Region said overall there are 34 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of those, two are not under control, five are under control and 27 fires are being observed.
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.
Below is the full Friday news release from the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services.
Northeast Region
There are currently 34 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these, 2 fires are not under control, 5 are under control and 27 fires are being observed.
Two new fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today:
- Wawa 12 is located approximately 7 kilometres west of White Lake and is 0.1 hectares in size. It is not under control.
- Wawa 13 is located approximately 2 kilometres south east of Snowball Lake on the west side of Highway 614 and is 1 hectare in size. It is not under control.
The lower half of the Northeast Fire Region has fire hazard values that range from low in the east to high from Sault Ste. Marie up to north of Wawa. The northern half of the Region has fire hazard values that are predominantly moderate except for a pocket with a high fire hazard value centered over the Fort Albany and Kashechewan area. For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, view our interactive map.
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.
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.