Three new fires have been discovered in the Northeast region as of June 6, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services stated in a release issued this evening - two in the Sault area, and one in Sudbury.
Sault Ste. Marie 9, located south of Serpent River on an island, is being held at 0.1 of a hectare, while Sault Ste. Marie 10 is 0.2 of a hectare and not under control at the time of this update. This fire is located north of Little White River Provincial Park.
The third fire, Sudbury 20, located within Killarney Provincial Park, is 0.1 of a hectare and not under control at this time.
There are two other active fires in the region, both of which are under control.
The fire hazard in southern and central portions of the region ranges mostly from moderate to high, while areas to the north are seeing a low to moderate hazard. Some areas near Timmins, White River and along Highway 11 showing a high hazard today.
To see an interactive fire map, click here.