No new wildfires reported Friday in Northeast Region

If a campfire or fireworks on part of your long weekend plans, officials ask you to keep safety in mind

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There are no new wildland fires confirmed Friday in Ontario's Northeast Fire Region.

In total as of early Friday evening, there are three active fires, including one of note:

Cochrane 11 (COC011) is 3,000 hectares and is not yet under control. This fire is located about 112 kilometres southwest of Moosonee. Five FireRanger crews are committed to this fire, working hotspots in combination with aerial fire suppression support. Crews continue to make excellent progress, and with the rain forecasted for this evening and into the weekend, there are no concerns at this time.

There are 2 other active wildland fires in the Northeast 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 8 kilometres west of the Quebec border.

"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."

If a campfire or fireworks on part of your long weekend plans, officials ask you to keep safety in mind.

"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.

"Remember to fully douse the fire until you can no longer see red embers or smoke," it said.

Below is the complete news release for June 28:

Northeast Region   

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.

Fires of Note:

Cochrane 11 (COC011) is 3,000 hectares and is not yet under control. This fire is located about 112 kilometres southwest of Moosonee. Five FireRanger crews are committed to this fire, working hotspots in combination with aerial fire suppression support. Crews continue to make excellent progress, and with the rain forecasted for this evening and into the weekend, there are no concerns at this time.

There are 2 other active wildland fires in the Northeast 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 8 kilometres west of the Quebec border.

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.

For current wildland fire danger values check our interactive map.

Fireworks Safety

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.

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.

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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