Northwest Region
There is a moderate to high fire hazard across the Northwest region and the fire situation, particularly in the far north will become more active with dry, hot weather.
There were four confirmed fires in the region by the time of this report and more were being investigated. There are over 50 active fires in the region.
To see a complete list of fires across the province click on our interactive map. You can also get the latest update on the condition of any fire by clicking the fire icon.
The public is urged to take an active role in preventing more fires. This can be done by not burning when it is windy, monitoring your fire and ensuring that you have water nearby to extinguish your fire. As a reminder, there is no day burning of brush and grass. Keep your campfires small and actively attended.
Out of Province Deployment
· Currently there are over 300 staff supporting the province of British Columbia in their fire management efforts.
· Ontario, as part of the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact (GLFFC) including Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin has formed international crews of firefighters currently deployed to British Columbia.
· Ontario is maintaining a significant number of firefighting staff on the ground in BC to help support ongoing firefighting efforts.
· This is being done while also ensuring we have the necessary firefighting personnel here at home and are responding to an increased number of fires in Northwest Ontario.
Fire numbers and online information:
- Forest Fire Reporting Number - 310-FIRE (3473)
- Follow us on Twitter: in English @ONForestFires or in French @ONFeuDeForêt
- For guidelines on safe outdoor fire management ontario.ca/fireprevention
