Three new wildfires reported, including one north of Matachewan

Three new wildfires are being reported in Ontario's Northeast Region Tuesday, including one south of Timmins.

Timmins 18 is east of Luke Lake and approximately 35 km northwest of Matachewan. It is 0.6 hectares in size and not yet under control. Two FireRangers crews have responded.

A second fire is burning southeast of Chapleau north of Ridout River, around 3 km southeast of Kormak. One FireRangers crew is committed to the 0.6 hectare fire that is not yet under control.

The third fire is 0.2 hectares in size in the Greater Sudbury area, about 0.5 km south of Valleyview Road and 1 km west of Municipal Road 80. It is under control.

Overall, there are 16 active wildland fires in the region: two are not under control, two are being held, four are under control and eight are being observed.

"The fire hazard is moderate to high across the Northeast Region," said Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services in a news release. "There is an area of extreme fire hazard around Greater Sudbury and an area of low fire hazard around Attawapiskat."

Find the full news release below:

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
September 17, 2024
Time of Report – 17:50

Northeast Region   

Three new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by early evening on Tuesday, September 17.

• Chapleau 15 (CHA015) is a 0.6 hectare wildland fire that is not yet under control. This fire is located north of Ridout River, approximately 3 kilometres southeast of Kormak. There is one FireRanger crew committed to this fire.
• Sudbury 41 (SUD041) is a 0.2 hectare wildland fire that is under control. This fire is located approximately 0.5 kilometre south of Valleyview Road and 1 kilometre west of Municipal Road 80.
• Timmins 18 (TIM018) is a 0.6 hectare wildland fire that is not yet under control. This fire is located east of Luke Lake, approximately 35 kilometres northwest of Matachewan. There are two FireRanger crews committed to this fire.

At the time of this update, there are 16 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are not under control, 2 are being held, 4 are under control and 8 are being observed.

The fire hazard is moderate to high across the Northeast Region. There is an area of extreme fire hazard around Greater Sudbury and an area of low fire hazard around Attawapiskat.

For current wildland fire danger values check our interactive map.

Follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations

As we move into fall-conditions, 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.

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