Two new fires reported in the northeast region

There were two new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of May 29, one of which is not under control.

Cochrane 4 is a 1.5-hectare wildland fire located about five kilometres east of Pichogen River Provincial Park. The status of this fire is not under control, Ontario Forest Fires said in its daily update.

However, Chapleau 7, a 1.1-hectare wildland fire located north-northeast of Desbarats Lake, is no longer burning, the update said.

That means there are three active wildland fires in the northeast region: one is not under control, one is being held and one is being observed.

“The fire hazard is moderate to high across most of the northern half of the northeast region,” the update said.

“Areas south of West Nipissing and French River are under a low fire hazard. For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, see our interactive map.”

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services remind the public to use caution when performing any outdoor burning.

“In order to dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage you to use methods such as composting or using your local landfill,” the release said.

“If you must burn, follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations.”

Fires are to be ignited no sooner than two hours before sunset and are to be extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise. Always have tools and water adequate to contain the fire at the site.

To report a wildland fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, dial 310-FIRE. To report a wildland fire located south of the French or Mattawa Rivers, dial 911.

For more information about the current wildland fire situation, click here.

While the fire situation is stable in the northeast, the province has implemented a restricted fire zone for portions of northwestern Ontario.

Details of the areas affected can be found here.