NORTHEAST ONTARIO – WILDFIRE UPDATE (17:40 EDT): Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) confirms no new wildfires in the Northeast Region for the second straight day. The regional count remains at seven active fires, all of which are being observed with no immediate threat to communities or infrastructure.

🔥 Current Hazard Levels

• Central & Southern Northeast: Low to moderate fire danger, with a few developing pockets of high hazard where fuels are drying.

• Northern Northeast: High to extreme danger persists, driven by warmer temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds.

Residents, cottagers, and back-country travellers should consult Ontario’s Interactive Fire Hazard Map for location-specific conditions before heading outdoors.

🛡 FireSmart: Simple Steps Save Homes

Living near bush or shoreline? Even small actions can reduce wildfire risk:

1. Clear dry leaves, needles, and twigs from roofs and gutters.

2. Move firewood and propane tanks at least 10 metres from buildings.

3. Create a 1.5-metre non-combustible zone (gravel, stone, patio blocks) around your home or cottage.

Find more practical tips at Ontario.ca/FireSmart.

🚫 Outdoor Burning – Know the Rules

• Burn only between two hours before sunset and two hours after sunrise.

• Keep water and hand tools on site to control the fire.

• Compost or landfill yard debris when possible—burning is the last resort.

• Review the full Outdoor Burning Regulations before lighting any fire.

Failure to comply can lead to fines and liability for suppression costs if your fire escapes.

📞 Report Wildfires Promptly

• North of the French & Mattawa Rivers: 310-FIRE (3473)

• South of those rivers: 9-1-1

Quick reporting helps crews respond before small fires become large, costly blazes.

AFFES will issue additional updates as conditions change. Stay fire-aware, follow burning guidelines, and keep yourself and your community safe throughout the summer.