Two wildfires remain in Northeast Fire Region

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services 
Northeast Fire Region 
June 10, 2024
Time of Report – 17:50

Northeast Region    

There were no new wildland fires confirmed by early evening on Monday, June 10. There are currently 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region.

• 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 6022 hectare fire that is not yet under control. This fire is located about 3 kilometres east of Parson Lake and 8 kilometres west of the Quebec border. Five crews are committed to this fire.

The fire hazard is low across most of the Northeast Fire Region with a moderate fire hazard along the eastern shore of Lake Superior and between Sault Ste. Marie, Chapleau, and west of Greater Sudbury. There are pockets of high fire hazard around Wenebegon River Provincial Park and between Lac aux Sables and Mozhabong Lake.

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 9-1-1.

For tips on preventing wildland fires and information on the current fire situation, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) in English and French: @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet. For more information about the current wildland fire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire.