NORTHEAST REGION – WILDFIRE UPDATE: Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) logged just one new wildfire in the Northeast Region on Friday, July 11. The small blaze—Chapleau 12 (CHA012)—was contained quickly and declared out the same day.

🔥 New Fire Details

📊 Regional Fire Status

• Active Fires: 7

• Condition: All seven fires are under observation. No fires are listed as out of control, being held, or under active suppression at this time.

Current Fire Hazard

• Moderate to High: Most of the Northeast Region, including Chapleau, Cochrane, and Algoma districts.

• Low: Ottawa Valley corridor, where recent precipitation has reduced ignition risk.

Check local conditions via the Interactive Fire Hazard Map before heading out.

FireSmart Reminder

Whether you own a lakeside cottage or live year-round at the forest edge, the FireSmart program outlines simple actions to protect life and property:

1. Clear leaves and pine needles from roofs and gutters.

2. Trim lower branches to reduce ladder fuels.

3. Store firewood and propane tanks a safe distance from structures.

4. Create a 1.5-metre non-combustible zone of gravel, stone, or bare soil around buildings.

More resources: Ontario.ca/FireSmart

Outdoor Burning Regulations

If burning is necessary:

• Ignite no earlier than two hours before sunset; extinguish no later than two hours after sunrise.

• Keep water and hand tools at the fire site.

• Choose composting or landfill disposal whenever possible to avoid unnecessary burns.

Review the full rules: Outdoor Burning Regulations

📞 Report Wildfires Promptly

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

• South of those rivers: 9-1-1

Stay informed on Facebook, Instagram, and X: @ONforestfires | @ONfeudeforet

Full provincial updates: www.ontario.ca/fireupdates

AFFES will issue additional bulletins as conditions evolve. Enjoy the outdoors responsibly and help keep Northeastern Ontario fire-safe this summer.