One new wildfire is being reported in Ontario’s Northeast Region Tuesday.
The 0.1 hectare fire on an island in Lake Temagami, about 0.5 kilometres east of Sand Point, is already out.
There are eight active wildfires in the region as of Tuesday evening, all of which are being observed.
“The fire hazard is predominantly low across the Northeast Region, with the exception of an area of moderate fire hazard stretching north from the Bruce Peninsula to Onaping Lake and past Sudbury, up around Morin Village,” said Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services for the Northeast Fire Region in its daily update.
Find the full news release below:
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
October 8, 2024
Time of Report – 18:05
Northeast Region
One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region by early evening on Tuesday, October 8:
- North Bay 24 (NOR024) was a 0.1 hectare fire, and is now out. It was located on an island on Lake Temagami, about 0.5 kilometres east of Sand Point.
At the time of this update, there are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; all are being observed.
The fire hazard is predominantly low across the Northeast Region, with the exception of an area of moderate fire hazard stretching north from the Bruce Peninsula to Onaping Lake and past Sudbury, up around Morin Village.
For current the wildland fire danger rating, check our interactive map.
Follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations
This fall, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind the public to use caution when performing any outdoor burning. In order to dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage you to use methods such as composting or using your local landfill. If you must burn, follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations.
Fires are to be ignited no sooner than two hours before sunset and are to be extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise. Always have tools/water adequate to contain the fire at the site. Know the rules for safe outdoor burning; consult the full set of Outdoor Burning Regulations.
For tips on safe burning practices visit How to burn grass and woody debris safely | ontario.ca.
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.
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 @ONfeudeforêt. For more information about the current wildland fire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire.
