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One new wildfire in the northeast region

Sudbury 17, located 4 km south of Burwash and north of hwy 637, is being held at 0.7 of a hectre
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One new wildfire has been confirmed as of this afternoon, the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry said in a release today.

Sudbury 17, being held at 0.7 of a hectare, is located approximately 4 km south of Burwash and north of hwy 637.

Currently, there are two active fires in the Northeast region, including: 

  • North Bay 9, under control at 0.6 of a hectare. It is located approximately 3 kilometres north of Mashkinonje Provincial Park and west of hwy 64.

To see the fire hazard near you, check the interactive fire map here.

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