Small wildfire reported east of Elliot Lake

One new wildfire is being reported in Ontario's Northeast Region Friday.

The 0.1 hectare fire is on a small Boundary Lake island, about 11 km northwest of Webbwood.

It is not under control.

There are also nine other active fires in the region, one is under control and eight are being observed.

"The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region except for areas with a high fire hazard from Elliot Lake to Sudbury and in the far north along the Hudson Bay Coast," said Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services in a news release.

Find the full report below:

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
September 13, 2024
Time of Report – 18:00

Northeast Region   

One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region by early evening on Friday, September 13.

• Sudbury 38 (SUD038) is a 0.1 hectare fire on a small island on Boundary Lake, approximately 11 kilometers northwest of Webbwood. It is not under control.

At the time of this update, there are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region:  1 in not under control, 1 is under control and 8 are being observed.

The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region except for areas with a high fire hazard from Elliot Lake to Sudbury and in the far north along the Hudson Bay Coast.

For current wildland fire danger values check our interactive map.

Follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations

As we move into fall-conditions, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind the public to use caution when performing any outdoor burning. In order to dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage you to use methods such as composting or using your local landfill. If you must burn, follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations.

Fires are to be ignited no sooner than two hours before sunset and are to be extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise. Always have tools/water adequate to contain the fire at the site. Know the rules for safe outdoor burning; consult the full set of Outdoor Burning Regulations.

For tips on safe burning practices visit How to burn grass and woody debris safely | ontario.ca. 

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.

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