NEWS RELEASE
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Four new fires were reported on June 26.
Cochrane 6 is out at 0.1 hectares and was located north of Lake Abitibi.
Timmins 3 is being held at 0.2 hectares and is located near Tatachikapika Lake in Gogama.
Sudbury 16 and 17 are both not under control and 0.3 hectares and are located along the CP Rail.
There are six active fires in the region.
No problems are expected with any of these fires.
Fire Hazard
The forest fire hazard is moderate to high throughout the region and extreme in the far north.
Exercise caution in any woodland activities.
Resources are adequate to deal with expected fire load.
Regional Synopsis
Fifty-one fires have been confirmed in the Northeast Region to date, burning a total combined area of 202.5 hectares.
Be FireSmart!
Did you know? About 200,000 hectares of forest are burned each year and forest fires can cost millions of dollars to put out. Often, unattended campfires are the cause.
If you're going camping and plan to have a campfire, please ensure you build a safe campfire. Keep your campfire small, have water nearby and never leave it unattended. Once you are finished, make sure your campfire is completely extinguished.
Under the Forest Fires Prevention Act (FFPA), if you start a wildfire, you could be held liable for the costs of suppressing the fire.
For tips on how to Be FireSmart and ensure your campfire is safe, visit www.ontario.ca/fireprevention.
For more information about the current fire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire.
Report forest fires north of the French and Mattawa rivers by calling 310-FIRE (3473). In southern regions, forest fires can be reported by calling your local fire department.
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