There are now four active fires burning in the region
The 200 hectare fire is over 100 kilometres southwest of Moosonee and it is not yet under control."The fire hazard for areas south of Wawa and Kirkland Lake is low part of the fire region is showing a low fire hazard with exception of a pocket of moderate fire hazard from Massey to Spanish River Provincial park," said Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services in a news release.
"Marathon, Timmins, and Cochrane areas are seeing a high fire hazard. Areas north of Hearst and Kapuskasing are seeing an extreme fire hazard with high fire hazard along the James Bay and Hudson Bay coasts."There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed by late afternoon Monday, June 24. There are currently 4 active wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region.
The fire hazard for areas south of Wawa and Kirkland Lake is low part of the fire region is showing a low fire hazard with exception of a pocket of moderate fire hazard from Massey to Spanish River Provincial park. Marathon, Timmins, and Cochrane areas are seeing a high fire hazard. Areas north of Hearst and Kapuskasing are seeing an extreme fire hazard with high fire hazard along the James Bay and Hudson Bay coasts.
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.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.
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