New North Bay wildfire confirmed Thursday and quickly extinguished

Hazard ranges from low to high across most of region except for two areas of extreme risk north of Cochrane and Kapuskasing

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One new wildfire was confirmed today, June 20, but it was quickly extinguished, according to a news release from the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services section of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

The fire, North Bay 8, was a 0.4-hectare fire located one kilometre east of West Aumond Lake, leaving two fires currently in the Northeast Region.The fire hazard ranges from low to high across most of the Northeast Region except for two areas of extreme fire hazard north of Cochrane and Kapuskasing.

Following is the complete news release:

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
June 20, 2024
Time of Report – 18:00

Northeast Region   

There was one new wildland fire confirmed today on Thursday, June 20.

North Bay 8 (NOR008) was a 0.4-hectare fire confirmed early today and is now out. It was located one kilometre east of West Aumond Lake.

There are currently two 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 6,022-hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located east of Parson Lake and eight kilometres west of the Quebec border.

The fire hazard ranges from low to high across most of the Northeast Region except for two areas of extreme fire hazard north of Cochrane and Kapuskasing.

Check the current wildland fire danger rating on the interactive map.

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.

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