One new wildfire is being confirmed in the Northeast Region Friday.
In a news release, Aviation Forest Fire and Emergency Services says Cochrane 48, a 200 hectare fire about 106 kilometers west of Moosonee, is being observed.
There's also one wildland fire of note in the region. Hearst 18, which was first reported Tuesday, is now 1,607.5 hectares and is still not under control. It's about 104 kilometers northeast of Hearst or 80 kilometers north of Kapuskasing.
Overall there are 34 active wildfires in the Northeast Region. Of those, two are under control, one is not under control, and 31 are being observed.
The following is the complete news release issued Friday:
Northeast Region
As of late Friday afternoon, there were 34 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these, 2 are under control, 1 is not under control, and 31 are being observed. There was one new wildland fire confirmed today:
- Cochrane 48 is located about 106 kilometers west of Moosonee. The status of this 200 hectare fire is being observed.
The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Fire Region with pockets of moderate north of Sault Ste. Marie and around Espanola, Burwash, and the northeastern part of Algonquin Provincial Park. For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, view our interactive map.
Northeast Region Fires of Note
There is one wildland fire of note for the Northeast Fire Region at this time:
- Hearst 18 located about 104 kilometers northeast of Hearst or 80 kilometers north of Kapuskasing. This 1,607.5 hectares fire is not under control.
Smoke Forecast
For individuals interested in observing smoke forecasts, visit FireSmoke.ca to access current and forecast conditions. Any individual concerned about health impacts of smoke can contact Telehealth Ontario at 811.
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.
No Drone Zone: Be safe, stay clear of forest fires!
Flying drones around forest fires is both dangerous and illegal. When you fly a drone near a forest fire, you can put the lives of pilots, firefighters and other emergency personnel at risk. Be safe, stay clear of forest fires.
Report a Wildland Fire
To report a wildland fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE. To report a forest fire located south of the French or Mattawa rivers, please dial 911.
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