One new wildland fire confirmed in Northeast Region of Ontario

The hazard is high for areas from Espanola to Sault Ste Marie and north to Chapleau and Wawa

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One new wildland fire was confirmed today late in the afternoon, bringing the total number of burns in the Northeast Region to three, according to a news release from the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services section of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

The fire hazard is high for areas from Espanola to Sault Ste Marie and north to Chapleau and Wawa. The fire hazard is moderate from Greater Sudbury and north through to Timmins and Moosonee. The fire hazard is low for areas east and south of Temagami and North Bay.

Following is the complete news release:

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
June 11, 2024
Time of Report – 17:30

Northeast Region   

There was one new wildland fire confirmed by early evening on Tuesday, June 11. There are currently three active wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region.

Bancroft 7 (BAN007) is a 0.1-hectare fire that is not yet under control. This fire is located in Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park on the southeast shore of Sucker Lake. One FireRanger crew is committed to this fire.
Cochrane 8 (COC008) is a 35-hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 57.5 kilometres northwest of Moosonee.
Cochrane 9 (COC009) is a 6,022 hectare fire that is not yet under control. This fire is located about three kilometres east of Parson Lake and eight kilometres west of the Quebec border. Five crews are committed to this fire.

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 wildland fire located south of the French or Mattawa Rivers, please dial 911.

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