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There are 4 active forest fires in the region

No new fires sparked yesterday
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No new wildland fires were confirmed in the northeast region as of yesterday afternoon.

Currently, there are four active fires in the region, according to Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services.

Fires of note include: 

  • Timmins 1 was confirmed Tuesday, May 10. It is located two kilometres southeast of Morin Village and half a kilometre north of Barager's Lake. This fire is being held at 1,445 hectares. There are 14 FireRanger crews dedicated to the fire.
    • The implementation order that had been in place in the Miramichi and Garibaldi Townships has now been revoked effective, May 24 at 11 a.m.
    • Please remain mindful of fire crews who continue to work in the area. Slow down around emergency vehicles and give fire crews ample room to work.
  • Sudbury 4 was confirmed the afternoon of Tuesday, May 10. It is under control at 212 hectares, and is located three kilometres east of Estaire and one kilometre south of Nepewassi Lake road.
  • Sudbury 7 was confirmed the afternoon of Tuesday, May 10. It is under control at 221 hectares, and it is located 600 metres north of Ashigami road and 0.3 kilometres west of Ashigami Lake Road East.
  • Sudbury 11 was confirmed on Friday, May 13. It is under control at 88 hectares and is located two kilometres northeast of Mink Lake.

To see the fire hazard near you, check the interactive fire map here.