NEWS RELEASE
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTRY
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By mid-afternoon on June 13, there were four active fires in the region.
- Sudbury 19, located on an Island on Whitson Lake, was also discovered on June 12 and is not under control at 1 hectare
- Cochrane 3, located in Peawanuck, was discovered on June 11 and is being held at 8 hectares
- Sudbury 18, which is located on an Island on Joe Lake, was discovered on June 11 and is being held at 0.4 of a hectare
- Cochrane 2, located near the community of Peawanuck, was discovered on June 11 and is not under control at 122 hectares
The forest fire hazard ranges from low to moderate across the region.
Fire numbers and online information:
- To report a forest fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE (3473)
- To report a forest fire located south of the French or Mattawa rivers, please dial 911.
- Follow us on Twitter: in English @ONForestFires or in French @ONFeuDeForêt
- For up to date information on current fires in the province or to check the forest fire hazard in your area, visit Ontario.ca/forestfire
For guidelines on safe outdoor fire management ontario.ca/fireprevention.
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