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Two new fires burning out of control in the Northeast Region

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AN FORESTRY ************************* By the time this report was generated, there were two new fires in the region. Sudbury 23 is currently not under control at 0.
TimminsToday Staff

NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AN FORESTRY

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By the time this report was generated, there were two new fires in the region. 
 
Sudbury 23 is currently not under control at 0.1 hectares and is located near Dougherty Lake. 
 
Sudbury 24 is also not yet under control at 0.1 hectares located just Southwest of Sudbury 23. Currently there are 4 active fires in the region and 5 actives fires being observed. 
 
North bay 6 is being held at 0.9 hectares and Cochrane 12 is not under control at 176 hectares but crews are making good progress on the fire line.

The fire hazard today ranges from low to high throughout the region. 

The areas of most concern are from Sault Ste. Marie to the Greater Sudbury area. 

Out Of Province 

Ontario is supporting firefighting efforts in both the Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan. 

We currently have  43 personnel in Saskatchewan and 44 personnel in the Northwest Territories. 

These include FireRanger Crews, Agency Representative and Ignition Specialists. 

We have also deployed three aircraft and an Air Attack Officer to the Northwest Territories.

Ontario is also supplying Parks Canada, Saskatchewan and Alberta with firefighting equipment to aid in suppression efforts. 

The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services program is reminding people that they are responsible for safe outdoor fire management and must follow guidelines set out in the Forest Fires Prevention Act of Ontario including no day burning of brush or grass fires. 

Campfires are to be tended at all times and put out before leaving.

For further tips on how to be FireSmart, visit: ontario.ca/firesmart.

For more information about the current fire situation and the active fires map: ontario.ca/forestfire.

Report forest fires by calling 310-FIRE (3473).

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