One new wildfire is being reported in Ontario's Northeast Region Tuesday.
It was north of Chapleau around 2 kilometres east of Leaning Lake and it is already out.
Overall, there are 28 active fires in the region: one is not under control, one is being held, four are under control and 22 are being observed.
"The fire hazard is primarily moderate to high across the Northeast Region with an area of low fire hazard from Kirkland Lake and Cochrane, stretching across to Lake Superior," said Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services in a news release.
Find Tuesday's full news release below:
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
August 27, 2024
Time of Report – 18:00
Northeast Region
There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by early evening on Tuesday, August 27:
- Chapleau 12 (CHA012) was located 2 kilometres east of Leaning Lake. It was a 0.1 hectare fire and is now out.
At the time of this update, there are 28 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not under control, 1 is being held, 4 are under control and 22 are being observed.
Fire of note:
- Kirkland Lake 5 (KLK005) is located approximately 5 kilometres north of Stull Lake, 5 kilometres southeast of McKee Lake, and approximately 80 kilometres west of Latchford. This fire is 889 hectares in size and is not under control at the time of this update. FireRanger crews and helicopters with bucketing capabilities continue to work on this fire.
The fire hazard is primarily moderate to high across the Northeast Region with an area of low fire hazard from Kirkland Lake and Cochrane, stretching across to Lake Superior.
For current wildland fire danger values check our interactive map.
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.
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