THUNDER BAY – NORTHWEST FIRE REGION — September 15, 2025 | 17:30 CDT | NetNewsLedger Wildfire Reports — Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) reports no new fires in the Northwest Region by this evening.
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Active fires: 11 total
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Under Control: 3
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Being Observed: 8
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Fire Hazard Overview
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Eastern side: hazard mostly moderate, with low zones along the southern border from Quetico Provincial Park to Neebing, and another low pocket in the Far North near Webequie First Nation.
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Western side: hazard predominantly high, including an extreme area along the Manitoba border around the north end of Woodland Caribou Provincial Park.
Be FireSmart
Wildland fires threaten communities at the wildland-urban interface. The FireSmart program offers practical steps to reduce risk around homes, camps, and cottages. Start with small changes that make a big difference.
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Learn more: Ontario.ca/firesmart
Outdoor Burning Regulations (Know Before You Burn)
If you must dispose of yard waste or woody debris (composting or local landfill preferred), follow Ontario’s rules:
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Ignite no sooner than 2 hours before sunset
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Extinguish no later than 2 hours after sunrise
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Keep adequate tools and water on site
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Review the full Outdoor Burning Regulations before lighting any fire
How to Report a Wildland Fire
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North of the French & Mattawa Rivers: 310-FIRE
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South of the French or Mattawa Rivers: 9-1-1
Stay updated via @ONforestfires / @ONfeudeforet on Facebook, Instagram, and X, and visit ontario.ca/fireupdates for provincial summaries.
