No new wildfires reported in northeastern Ontario Monday

There are no new wildfires in Ontario's Northeast Region as of late afternoon Monday.

Two wildland fires remain active in the region, including North Bay 5, which is about three kilometres southeast of Cobalt.

In a news release, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services says crews are making "significant progress" thanks to recent precipitation and that fire is now being held.

"With forecasted conditions and continued suppression efforts, we do not anticipate this fire to grow beyond its current boundaries," added the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry in a social media post.

The fire hazard ranges from low to moderate across the Northeast Region.

Find the full news release from Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services below:

Northeast Region    

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by late afternoon on Monday, May 27. Two wildland fires remain active in the region.

Of note:

• The recent precipitation has allowed for Ontario FireRanger crews assigned to fire North Bay 5 (NOR005) to continue making significant progress with fire suppression. As a result of their hard work, the status of this fire has now been updated to “being held”. North Bay 5 is located approximately 3 kilometres southeast of the community of Cobalt.

The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region.

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.

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