Two new forest fires were reported on Sunday

Two new fires broke out in northeastern Ontario on Sunday, including one north of Elliot Lake.

Sault Ste. Marie 15 is a 5-hectare fire north of Elliot Lake and about 2 km northeast of Square Lake. It is not under control.

Aerial suppression efforts are ongoing with two CL415 water bombers and a birddog aircraft. Two FireRangers are also on scene.

The second fire is located northeast of Sudbury on the eastern shore of Lake Matagamasi. It is 0.1 hectares in size and according to the interactive fire map, it is currently Sudbury 39.

There are nine other fires burning in the region, one of which is under control and the remaining eight are under observation.

Fire threat throughout the region ranges from moderate to high.

The full text of the press release can be found below:

Aviation, fire brigade and rescue services

Northeast Fire Region

September 15, 2024

Report time – 6:00 PM

Northeast region  

By the evening of Sunday, September 15, two new forest fires had been confirmed in the north-eastern region.

• Sault Ste. Marie 15 (SAU015) is located approximately 2 kilometers northeast of Square Lake. This fire is 5 hectares in size and is out of control. Two CL415 firefighting aircraft with a Birddog aircraft are extinguishing this fire with good response. Two FireRangers are on scene to extinguish the fire after aerial firefighting efforts.
• Sudbury 39 (SUD039) it’s a fire with an area of ​​0.1 hectares is located north of McCarthy Bay on the eastern shore of Lake Matagamasi. This fire is not under control.

At the time of this update, there are 11 active wildfires in the Northeast region: 2 are not contained, 1 is contained and 8 are under observation.

Fire danger in the north-east region is moderate to high.

Current forest fire risk indicators can be checked on our interactive map.

Follow Ontario’s outdoor smoking laws

With fall approaching, aviation, fire and emergency services would like to remind the public to exercise caution when burning outside. To dispose of yard waste and wood scraps, we encourage you to use methods such as composting or using your local landfill. If you must burn, follow Ontario’s outdoor burning regulations.

Campfires should be lit no earlier than two hours before sunset and extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise. Always have sufficient tools/water to control the fire on site. Know the rules for safe outdoor burning; review the full set of outdoor burning regulations.

For tips on how to burn safely, visit How to Safely Burn Grass and Wood Waste | ontario.ca.

Drone Free Zone: Stay safe, stay away from forest fires!

Flying drones near wildfires is both dangerous and illegal. When you fly a drone near a wildfire, you can put the lives of pilots, firefighters, and other emergency workers at risk. Stay safe, stay away from wildfires.

Help put out forest fires: stay away from the fire department!

When waterbombers approach a body of water, move close to the shore so they can safely scoop. Waterbombers will not scoop water from a lake or river if the approaching watercraft poses a safety hazard. Stay safe, stay away from waterbombers.

Report a forest fire

To report a wildfire north of the French and Mattawa rivers, call 310-FIRE. To report a wildfire south of the French or Mattawa rivers, call 9-1-1.

For wildfire prevention tips and information on the current wildfire situation, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) in English and French: @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet. For more information on the current wildfire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire.