If a campfire or fireworks on part of your long weekend plans, officials ask you to keep safety in mind
In total as of early Friday evening, there are three active fires, including one of note:"The fire hazard is moderate for much of the Northeast Fire Region. The fire hazard is high around Wawa, Chapleau, Cochrane, Temiskaming Shores, Greater Sudbury, Killarney and Kesagmai Lake," said Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services in a news release.
In total as of early Friday evening, there are three active fires, including one of note:"The fire hazard is moderate for much of the Northeast Fire Region. The fire hazard is high around Wawa, Chapleau, Cochrane, Temiskaming Shores, Greater Sudbury, Killarney and Kesagmai Lake," said Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services in a news release.
"There are pockets of low fire hazard in the southeastern portions of the region and of Manitoulin Island, as well as around Thessalon, Kapuskasing, Hearst and along the Hudson Bay coast."
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"You are responsible if hot residue from your fireworks starts a wildland fire and could be held responsible for the cost of putting it out. Consider attending an organized fireworks venue instead of setting off your own," Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services added.
In a social media post, Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources said those having a campfire should have a bucket, shovel and water nearby.Below is the complete news release for June 28:There were no new wildland fires confirmed by early evening Friday, June 28. At the time of this report, there are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region.The fire hazard is moderate for much of the Northeast Fire Region. The fire hazard is high around Wawa, Chapleau, Cochrane, Temiskaming Shores, Greater Sudbury, Killarney and Kesagmai Lake. There are pockets of low fire hazard in the southeastern portions of the region and of Manitoulin Island, as well as around Thessalon, Kapuskasing, Hearst and along the Hudson Bay coast.Fireworks are an exciting part of summer, but practice fire safety! You are responsible if hot residue from your fireworks starts a wildland fire and could be held responsible for the cost of putting it out. Consider attending an organized fireworks venue instead of setting off your own. 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.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 in English and French: @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet. For more information about the current wildland fire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire.
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