No new wildfires were reported July 1 in a news release from Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Cochrane 11 (COC011) at 3,000 hectares and not yet under control, is the lone fire of note in the Northeast Region, the release added. This fire is located about 112 kilometres southwest of Moosonee. Six FireRanger crews are committed to this fire.
There are curretly six fires burning in the area. Details can be see in the news release below:
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
July 1, 2024
Time of Report – 17:45
Northeast Region
There were no new wildland fires by early evening on Monday, July 1.
Fire of Note:
- Cochrane 11 (COC011) is 3,000 hectares and is not yet under control. This fire is located about 112 kilometres southwest of Moosonee. Six FireRanger crews are committed to this fire.
There are five other active wildland fires in the Northeast Region:
- Cochrane 8 (COC008) is a 35-hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 57.5 kilometres northwest of Moosonee.
- Cochrane 9 (COC009) is a 6,022-hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located east of Parson Lake and 8 kilometres west of the Quebec border.
- Cochrane 13 (COC013) is a 0.2- hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 33 kilometres southwest of Peawanuck.
- Cochrane 14 (COC014) is a 20-hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 30 kilometres south-southwest of Peawanuck.
- Cochrane 15 (COC015) is a 120-hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 29 kilometres southeast of Peawanuck.
The fire hazard is low to moderate across the central and southern parts of the Northeast Region. The fire hazard ranges from moderate to extreme in the Far North, including a high fire hazard value for Peawanuck and an extreme fire hazard for Attawapiskat, Fort Albany and Webequie.
For current wildland fire danger values check the interactive map.
Fireworks Safety
Fireworks are an exciting part of summer, but practice fire safety! You are responsible if hot residue from your fireworks starts a wildland fire and could be held responsible for the cost of putting it out. Consider attending an organized fireworks venue instead of setting off your own.
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.
For tips on preventing wildland fires and information on the current fire situation, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) in English and French: @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet. For more information about the current wildland fire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire.
