SUDBURY – NORTHEAST FIRE REGION — September 15, 2025 | 18:02 EDT | NetNewsLedger Wildfire Update — Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) reports one new wildland fire confirmed in Ontario’s Northeast Regionby this evening.
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North Bay 23 (NOR023): approx. 0.1 hectares, located ~2 km west of Yorston Lake. Status: Not Under Control.
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Active fires: 1 in the Northeast Region (the incident above), Not Under Control.
Fire Hazard
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Moderate to High: Areas around Georgian Bay and eastward to the Ottawa River.
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Low to Moderate: North of Temiskaming Shores across the remainder of the Northeast Region.
For current conditions where you live or travel, check the province’s Interactive Fire Map.
Be FireSmart
Fires are most dangerous where communities meet forested areas (the wildland-urban interface). The FireSmartprogram offers practical steps to reduce risk around your home, camp, or cottage — from managing vegetation to hardening structures.
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Learn more: Ontario.ca/firesmart
Outdoor Burning Rules (Know Before You Burn)
If you must burn yard waste or woody debris (composting or local landfill is preferred), follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations:
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Start no sooner than two hours before sunset
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Extinguish no later than two hours after sunrise
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Keep adequate tools and water on hand to control the fire
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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 informed with AFFES updates on Facebook, Instagram, and X: @ONforestfires / @ONfeudeforet, and visit ontario.ca/fireupdates for the latest provincial situation.
