Two new forest fires reported in the region

NEWS RELEASE

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

**************************** Two new fires were confirmed on April 29. 

Sudbury 18 was reported north of Capreol at 0.2 hectares in size and is now out. 

Sudbury 19 was reported on Manitoulin Island at 13 hectares and is being held. 

There is a total of five active fires in the region. 

There are no problems anticipated with any of the fires. 

Click here to view the active fires map.

Residents are reminded that if found responsible for a forest fire, they can be charged under the Forest Fires Prevention Act and/or be liable for the costs of suppressing the fire. 

This cost can easily run into the tens of thousands of dollars.

The current forest fire hazard is high throughout the East Fire Region. 

The hazard will be reduced to low once a cold front bringing rain moves easterly throughout the region this weekend.

Residents or cottagers conducting spring clean up should consider composting or chipping instead of burning.

Always remember to contact your local fire department or municipal office before burning.

So far this year in the East Fire Region, there have been 66 fires burning nearly 249 hectares.

Be FireSmart, click here for more information on how to prevent forest fires.

310-FIRE (3473) is the new, toll-free emergency forest fire reporting 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.

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