Two new forest fires reported in the area

NEWS RELEASE

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

****************************** Since April 6, there have been two new fires in the East Fire Region. 

Chapleau 2 has been called out and Cochrane 2 is under control at 12.7 hectares. 

There are no issues anticipated with this fire.

The hazard has been reduced throughout the region because of recent rain and snowfall. 

The hazard is expected to recover near the end of the weekend for the East Fire Region as warm, dry conditions return.

310-FIRE (3473) is the new, toll-free emergency forest fire phone number across northern Ontario. 

Early detection and reporting are essential to quickly managing forest fires.

Having one number will make it easier and more efficient for Ontarians to report forest fire emergencies. 

The number will operate north of the French and Mattawa Rivers. 

For more information on this new number, visit the Ministry of Natural Resources newsroom

Regardless of the fire hazard always be fire smart.

For more information on how to be fire smart, click here.

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