The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services report two new wildland fires in the Northeast Region following the July 29 update, and three more confirmed today.
- Parry Sound 4 (PAR004): A 0.5-hectare fire located 7.5 km southeast of Byng Inlet, east of Highway 529. Confirmed on July 29, it was extinguished early this evening with one FireRanger crew on the scene.
- Cochrane 26 (COC026): A 0.1-hectare fire on the west side of Winisk River, south of Peawanuck. Confirmed on July 29, it was quickly tackled by the Coastal Ranger and the Peawanuck Wildfire Brigade and was called out this morning.
- Cochrane 27 (COC027): A 0.1-hectare fire located 58 km northeast of Big Trout Lake. The fire’s status is being observed.
- Parry Sound 5 (PAR005): A 0.1-hectare fire on an island in Red Chalk Lake, 2.5 km south of Maple Ridge. This fire was extinguished early this evening with one FireRanger crew.
- Timmins 8 (TIM008): A 0.1-hectare fire 14 km north of Highway 101 and 27 km northeast of Foleyet. A FireRanger crew and a helicopter were deployed, and the fire was called out early this evening.
Currently, 16 active wildland fires are being observed in the Northeast Region. The fire hazard varies across the region, ranging from low in areas north of the Highway 11 corridor and along the James Bay coast, to high between Highways 129 and 144, and east of Parry Sound and Powassan.
Safety Advisories
- No Drone Zone: Flying drones near forest fires is dangerous and illegal. Drones put lives at risk, including those of pilots, firefighters, and emergency personnel. Stay clear of forest fires.
- Stay Clear of Waterbombers: If waterbombers approach a body of water, move to the shore so they can scoop safely. Waterbombers will not scoop if watercraft pose a safety hazard.
Reporting Wildland Fires
- To report a wildland fire north of the French and Mattawa rivers, dial 310-FIRE.
- For fires south of these rivers, dial 9-1-1.
