There is one new forest fire confirmed in Northeast Region Sunday.
In a news release, Aviation Forest Fire and Emergency Services says Parry Sound 14 is a one-hectare fire located approximately 1 kilometre south of Pointe au Baril and west of Highway 69.
Those in the area will likely experience smoke.
"Three FireRanger crews and an aerial fire suppression team are on site this afternoon," the news release said. "If you are out on area waterways, please steer clear of operations and allow aircraft ample room to work safely."
Overall, there are 34 active fires in the region. Of those, one is under control and 32 are being observed. Parry Sound 14 is not yet under control.
The following is the complete news release from Aviation Forest Fire and Emergency Services:
Northeast Region
Since the last update, there has been one new confirmed fire in the region.
Parry Sound 14 was confirmed earlier today approximately 1 kilometre south of Pointe au Baril and west of highway 69. People travelling in the area will note smoke being generated by this one-hectare wildland fire. Three FireRanger crews and an aerial fire suppression team are on site this afternoon. If you are out on area waterways, please steer clear of operations and allow aircraft ample room to work safely.
There are currently 34 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these, one fire is under control, 32 are being observed and this newly confirmed fire is not yet under control.
The fire hazard is mostly moderate to high across the majority of the Northeast Region today, with some areas generally located north of Sault Ste Marie and Temiskaming Shores, and south of the highway 11 north corridor showing a low fire hazard this afternoon.
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