NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTS
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Out of Province
Ontario firefighters and overhead staff in Alberta are being positioned in the wildfire management areas across the northern sectors of the province including Slave Lake, White Court, Peace River and High Level.
Some are being assigned to active fires and some are deployed to respond to new fire starts.
The McClain Incident Management Team has been assigned to a fire.
New Fires
Since May 23, nine new fires have been confirmed in the region.
Of these, Bancroft 5 and Sudbury 19 are still active at 2.2 hectares and 0.1 hectares respectively.
Forest Fire Hazard Levels
The forest fire hazard currently ranges from moderate to extreme throughout the region, with a majority of the region experiencing a high or extreme hazard.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry advises those planning to enjoy outdoor activities to exercise caution when using fire.
People are reminded that under the Ontario Forest Fires Prevention Act they are responsible for safe outdoor fire management and must follow guidelines for burning brush and grass.
Campfires are to be tended at all times and put out before leaving.
For further tips on how to be FireSmart, visit Ontario.ca/fireprevention.
For more information about the current fire situation and the active fires map, visit ontario.ca/law-and-safety/forest-fires. Report forest fires by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
In regions south of the French and Mattawa rivers, forest fires can be reported by calling your local fire department.
If you are reporting a fire via satellite phone please dial 705-564-0289.
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(FILE PHOTO: TimminsToday)
