Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
July 23, 2019
Time of Report – 17:20
Northeast Region
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There was one new fire discovered today at the time of this report.
- Midhurst 1 is 0.1 of a hectare and is not under control at this time. The fire is located south of Burrows Lake.
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At the time of this update, there are four other active wildland fires in the region.
- Pembroke 1 is under control at 0.1 of a hectare. This fire is located north of Highway 58.
- North Bay 4 is being observed at 0.1 of a hectare. The fire is located on an island on Denedus Lake.
- Cochrane 10 measures 74 hectares and is being observed, approximately 100km southeast of Moose Factory.
- Timmins 2 is under control at 4,645 hectares.
- The forest fire hazard ranges from low to extreme, with the areas of most concern situated in the central and western portions of the region.
- For up to date forest fire hazard conditions in your area, see the interactive fire map at Ontario.ca/forestfires.
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. A waterbomber will not scoop from a lake or river if encroaching watercraft pose a safety hazard.
More Information
For updates on highway closures, check Ontario511or @OPPCommunicationsNERon Twitter, and Ontario Provincial Police-Northeast Regionon Facebook.
For information about the current forest fire situation: 1-888-220-7242
For updates on the fire situation, visit ontario.ca/forestfire or follow us on Twitter @ONforestfires.
To report a forest fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE. To report a forest fire south of these rivers, dial 911.