Haliburton Fires Within Algonquin Park Under Watch; Residents Urged to Remain Vigilant
THUNDER BAY – Wildfire Reports – Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) has confirmed two new wildland fires in Ontario’s Northeast Region as of 5:50 p.m. on July 6. Both fires occurred within Algonquin Provincial Park and remain small in size, though one remains active.
Fire Details – Haliburton District
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Haliburton 4 (HAL004):
Located on the east side of Little Oxtongue River, roughly one kilometre north of Tepee Lake. This fire reached 0.1 hectares in size and has since been declared out. -
Haliburton 5 (HAL005):
Located approximately 250 metres north of Mudville Lake and one kilometre south of Chewink Lake. It also measures 0.1 hectares but remains not under control as of the latest update.
In total, three active wildfires are currently being monitored in the Northeast Region. Of these, one is not under control, while two are under observation.
Fire Hazard Levels Across the Region
The overall fire hazard in the Northeast Region remains low, offering some relief amid the peak of wildfire season. However, moderate to high fire hazard levels persist in:
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Areas south of Pembroke and Parry Sound
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Portions of the Far North
These regions are advised to stay alert and check the Interactive Fire Hazard Map for the most current conditions.
FireSmart: Small Steps Make a Big Difference
With wildfires often threatening communities at the forest edge, FireSmart Ontario encourages residents—especially in forest-adjacent areas like Thunder Bay—to take simple yet effective actions to reduce risk:
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Clear dry vegetation around structures
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Maintain a defensible space between trees and buildings
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Store firewood away from your home
More tips and wildfire prevention tools are available at Ontario.ca/firesmart.
Outdoor Burning Regulations – Know Before You Burn
AFFES reminds all residents to follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations, especially in high-risk areas. Safe practices include:
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Burn only between two hours before sunset and two hours after sunrise
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Keep water and tools on hand
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Never leave a fire unattended
If yard waste must be burned, consider composting or disposal at local landfill sites as safer alternatives.
Detailed regulations: Outdoor Burning Regulations
Report Wildfires Promptly
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North of the French and Mattawa Rivers: Call 310-FIRE
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South of the French and Mattawa Rivers: Call 9-1-1
Stay informed by following @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet on Facebook, Instagram, and X for real-time updates in both English and French.
