NEWS RELEASE
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTRY
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By mid-afternoon, there were seventeen active fires across the Northeast. Six of these fires are not yet under control, while eleven are either being held, under control or being observed. Recent lightning has sparked several new fires in the Sudbury and North Bay regions.
• North Bay 13 is 1 hectare and not under control. The fire is located on an island in Lake Temagami.
• North Bay 10 is 4 hectares and is not under control. This fire is located west of Sturgeon River Provincial Park.
• Parry Sound 17, located near Go Home Lake, is 2.9 hectares and is being held.
• Timmins 6 was discovered on June 27 and is located northwest of Timmins. The fire was resized at 62 hectares and is now being held.
The forest fire hazard ranges from moderate to high in the southern areas of the region, while the northern portions of the northeast are showing a low to moderate hazard.
Fire numbers and online information:
• To report a forest fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE (3473)
• To report a forest fire located south of the French or Mattawa rivers, please dial 911.
• Follow us on Twitter: in English @ONForestFires or in French @ONFeuDeForêt
• For up to date information on current fires in the province or to check the forest fire hazard in your area, visit here.
For guidelines on safe outdoor fire management, click here.
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