Monday forest fire report

NEWS RELEASE

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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Northeast Region forest fire situation update - May 26, 2013

New fires

Two new fires were confirmed during the evening of May 26. 

Chapleau 3 required air attack and crews are taking suppression action on the fire, which is being held at 1.5 hectares. 

Parry Sound 15 was a 0.3-hectare fire that is now out.

One new fire was confirmed on May 27 by the time this report was prepared.

Hearst 5 is a 0.3-hectare fire that is not yet under control.

Active fires

Chapleau 3 and Hearst 5 are the only active fires in the region.

Fire hazard

The forest fire hazard is high throughout the Northeast Region.

Be FireSmart! 

Residents that are planning on burning grass, brush or other wood debris should consider composting or taking material to landfill sites instead. 

Each spring, grass fires get out of control and cause needless damage to barns, homes and cottages. 

Under the FFPA the only materials that can be burned without a fire permit are grass, wood, brush or wood by-products and people must tend their fires at all times making sure to put them out dead out before leaving.

If it is windy, the risk of a wildfire is high – don’t burn!

If a forest fire results because you have used fire improperly, you could be held responsible for the costs of putting out the fire and for any property damage that occurs.

Residents in organized municipalities are reminded to check with local officials for burning restrictions that may be in place in their areas.

Further information is available on safe outdoor fire management at this website.

For more information about the current fire situation, visit here.  

Report forest fires north of the French and Mattawa rivers by calling 310-FIRE (3473). 

In southern regions, forest fires can be reported by calling your local fire department.

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