Sault Ste. Marie 6 is 2 hectares

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTS ************************* At the time of this report, four new fires have been confirmed in the region. Sudbury 14 and 15 are currently under control; Sault Ste.

NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTS

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At the time of this report, four new fires have been confirmed in the region.

Sudbury 14 and 15 are currently under control; Sault Ste. Marie 6 is under control at 2 hectares; and Chapleau 1 has since been declared out.

The forest fire hazard currently ranges from low to high throughout the region, with Kingston and Ottawa experiencing the greatest hazard.

A broad swath of Ontario reaching from Toronto to Timmins is currently experiencing a moderate hazard.

People are reminded that under the Ontario Forest Fires Prevention Act they are responsible for safe outdoor fire management and must follow guidelines for burning brush and grass.

Campfires are to be tended at all times and put out before leaving.

For further tips on how to be FireSmart, visit Ontario.ca/fireprevention.

For more information about the current fire situation and the active fires map, visit ontario.ca/law-and-safety/forest-fires.

Report forest fires by calling 310-FIRE (3473).

In regions south of the French and Mattawa rivers, forest fires can be reported by calling your local fire department.

If you are reporting a fire via satellite phone please dial 705-564-0289.

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