Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northwest Fire Region
Report Date: June 16, 2026
Time of Report: 17:37 CDT

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reports that there are currently nine active wildland fires burning in the Northwest Region. No new fires had been confirmed by the early evening of June 16, and one fire was declared out over the previous 24 hours.

Of the active fires, three are not under control, two are under control, and four are being observed.

Northwest Region Fire Situation

The Northwest Region continues to see active fire response operations, with suppression efforts focused on fires requiring direct action while others are being monitored.

At the time of this update:

• 9 active fires are burning in the Northwest Region
• 3 fires are not under control
• 2 fires are under control
• 4 fires are being observed
• 1 fire was called out over the past 24 hours
• No new fires were confirmed by early evening on June 16

Fire of Note: Dryden 13

FireRanger crews continue to make strong progress on Dryden 13, a large wildland fire located in the southern portion of Wabakimi Provincial Park.

The fire remains listed at 14,333 hectares and is still classified as not under control.

Resources assigned to Dryden 13 include:

• 12 FireRanger crews
• 5 Type-2 firefighting crews
• 4 helicopters

Suppression operations remain active as crews continue working to contain the fire and reduce further spread.

Aviation Notice: NOTAM in Effect for Dryden 13

A NOTAM remains in effect for the area around wildland fire Dryden 13.

This notice is in addition to standard airspace restrictions under Section 601.15 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, which restrict airspace around all active forest fires to forest fire suppression aircraft only.

These restrictions apply within:

• 5 nautical miles of an active forest fire
• Up to 3,000 feet above ground level

Pilots are reminded to check current NOTAMs through Nav Canada’s Collaborative Flight Planning Services under the “Weather and NOTAM” tab before flying.

Regional Wildland Fire Hazard

Ontario’s forest fire danger ratings in the Northwest Region are updated throughout the day using data from more than 130 weather stations across the province’s Fire Region.

Residents can check the current forest fire danger rating in their area using Ontario’s interactive fire map. The map uses colour-coded hazard levels, with blue indicating low hazard, green for moderate, yellow for high, and red for extreme.

Follow Ontario’s Outdoor Fire Rules

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reminds the public that Ontario’s legislated fire season runs from April 1 to October 31.

Residents are encouraged to avoid burning yard waste or woody debris when possible. Composting or using a local landfill are safer alternatives.

For those who must burn, outdoor fires must follow Ontario’s wildland fire rules:

• Fires may be lit no sooner than two hours before sunset
• Fires must be extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise
• Adequate tools and water must be available at the burn site
• Fires must be fully controlled and never left unattended

Residents living within municipal boundaries should also check with their local fire department for burning restrictions, fire bans, or permit requirements before lighting any outdoor fire.

Report a Wildland Fire

To report a wildland fire north of the French and Mattawa rivers, call:

310-FIRE — 310-3473

To report a wildland fire south of the French or Mattawa rivers, call:

9-1-1

For current fire information and prevention tips, follow @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet on Facebook, Instagram, and X, or visit Ontario’s fire updates page.