Sault Ste. Marie – Wildfire Report – Report Time: 16:15 Central The next update will be issued on Thursday, October 24.
Northeast Region Update
Since the last report on October 18, there have been nine new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region:
- Sudbury 54 (SUD054): A 0.1-hectare fire that is now out.
- Sault Ste. Marie 23 (SAU023): A 30-hectare fire, being held, located 2 km south of Serpent River. Four FireRanger crews are deployed.
- North Bay 26 (NOR026): A 2.2-hectare fire under control, west of Seagull Lake and 1 km south of Regional Road 522.
- North Bay 27 (NOR027): A 0.4-hectare fire under control within French River Provincial Park, 24 km east of Wolseley Bay.
- Chapleau 18 (CHA018): A 0.5-hectare fire not yet under control, 13 km south of Highway 101 and 24 km southwest of Chapleau.
- Wawa 18 (WAW018): A 0.1-hectare fire now out.
- Parry Sound 9 (PAR009): A 0.1-hectare fire now out.
- Sudbury 55 (SUD055): A 1-hectare fire being held, 11.5 km north of Highway 144 near Irwin Lake. One FireRanger crew is assigned.
- Parry Sound 10 (PAR010): A 0.2-hectare fire being held on the south end of Sans Souci Island, Georgian Bay. One FireRanger crew is assigned.
At the time of this report, there are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region:
- 1 fire is not under control
- 2 fires are being held
- 5 fires are under control
The fire hazard is moderate to high across the southern half of the region, while low north of Highway 101, with an isolated low-hazard zone near North Bay.
Outdoor Burning Safety
As the fall season continues, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents to be cautious when conducting outdoor burning. Consider composting or using your local landfill to dispose of yard waste and woody debris. If you must burn, ensure compliance with Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations.
- Fires should be lit no earlier than two hours before sunset and must be extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise.
- Ensure you have sufficient tools and water to manage the fire, and confirm it is fully extinguished before leaving the site.
For a full list of regulations, visit Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations, and for safe burning tips, go to How to burn grass and woody debris safely on ontario.ca.
Reporting Wildland Fires
- To report a wildland fire north of the French and Mattawa Rivers, call 310-FIRE.
- To report fires south of these rivers, dial 9-1-1.
