One new wildfire confirmed in Ontario's Northeast Region Sunday

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services 
Northeast Fire Region 
July 7, 2024
Time of Report – 18:00

Northeast Region   

There was 1 new wildland fire by early evening on Sunday, July 7:

• North Bay 9 (NOR009) is a 0.3 hectare fire that is under control. The fire is located 1 kilometre west of Lake Timiskaming, and 1 kilometre east of Maidens lake. 

There are 6 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.
• Cochrane 11 (COC011) is 3,000 hectares and is being observed. This fire is located about 112 kilometres southwest of Moosonee.
• Cochrane 13 (COC013) is a 0.2 hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 33 kilometres southwest of Peawanuck.
• Cochrane 14 (COC014) is a 20 hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 30 kilometres south-southwest of Peawanuck.
• Cochrane 15 (COC015) is a 120 hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 29 kilometres southeast of Peawanuck.

The fire hazard is low to high across the Northeast Region. Areas of Timmins and Hearst, and up north to the James Bay, has a high hazard.

For current wildland fire danger values check our interactive map.

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.    

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.