Forest fires
Information about the current forest fire danger, forest fire activity and fire restrictions across the province.
Report a fire
To report a forest fire call
South of the French and Mattawa rivers please call 911.
Interactive fire map
Real time updates.
Our interactive map visually shows active fires, current fire danger across the province and restricted fire zones in effect.
The map now shows perimeters for some fires over 40 hectares in size. Please note that not all fires are mapped and perimeters are not updated every day (may differ from the size reported in the table).
We recommend using Google chrome as your web browser to access the map.
Ontario's fire season started April 1
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind the public that during Ontario’s legislated fire season (from April 1 to October 31), Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations are in effect. In order to dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage you to use methods such as composting or using your local landfill. If you must burn, use caution and follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations.
Fires are to be ignited no sooner than 2 hours before sunset and extinguished no later than 2 hours after sunrise. Always have tools/water adequate to contain the fire at the site. Know the rules for safe outdoor burning. Read the full set of Outdoor Burning Regulations.
Residents within municipal boundaries must also check with their local fire department for burning restrictions, or permitting requirements prior to burning.
Forest fire updates
Northeast Region
There were 3 new wildland fires confirmed after Friday’s (June 28) report; Cochrane 13, 14 and 15 are located about 30-33 kilometres from the Far North community of Peawanuck. The status of these fires is being observed, which means these fires are being monitored to allow the natural ecological benefits of wildland fires to take place as they would in the natural environment without human intervention. There are no concerns with these fires at this time. There were no other new wildland fires confirmed by early evening on Saturday, June 29.
Fires of Note:
- Cochrane 11 (COC011) is 3,000 hectares and is not yet under control. This fire is located about 112 kilometres southwest of Moosonee. Six FireRanger crews are committed to this fire and continue to consolidate hose lines. This fire, which received scattered precipitation between 6-20 mm, is exhibiting smouldering and minimal open flame.
There are 5 other active wildland fires in the Northeast Region:
- Cochrane 8 (COC008) is a 35 hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 57.5 kilometres northwest of Moosonee.
- Cochrane 9 (COC009) is a 6,022 hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located east of Parson Lake and 8 kilometres west of the Quebec border.
- Cochrane 13 (COC013) is a 0.2 hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 33 kilometres southwest of Peawanuck.
- Cochrane 14 (COC014) is a 20 hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 30 kilometres south-southwest of Peawanuck.
- Cochrane 15 (COC015) is a 120 hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 29 kilometres southeast of Peawanuck.
The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region, with exception of a moderate fire hazard around Attawapiskat.
Check the current wildland fire danger rating in your area on our interactive map.
Northwest Region
No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the late afternoon of June 29.
At the time of this update there is one active fire in the Northwest Region:
- Nipigon 7 (NIP007), located 28 kilometres northwest of Eabametoong First Nation, remains at 211 hectares in size. Over the past 24 hours the fire’s status has changed to under control.
The wildland fire hazard is predominantly low across the Northwest Region. Pockets of moderate fire hazard are present in the far north portions of the Red Lake and Sioux Lookout sectors.
Check the current wildland fire danger rating in your area on our interactive map.
Restricted fire zones
There are currently no restrictions in effect.
Contact information
Northeast Region
Isabelle Chenard
Fire Information Officer
Amy Peltonen
Fire Information Officer
Northwest Region
Chris Marchand
Fire Information Officer
Social media
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For air quality in your area, please visit:
Public Weather Alerts for Canada
For smoke drift conditions across North America, visit:
Smoke drift across North America
For information about forest fire smoke and your health, consult:
Smoke and your health
Fires: year to date
The figures below represent the year-to-date total number of forest fires inside Ontario’s fire region for the 2024 fire season, as they compare to the 2023 season and to the 10-year average.
- 124fires in 2024
- 344fires in 2023
- 24110-year average
Fire bans in provincial parks
For all park fire bans see:
Ontario parks alerts
You are responsible for fires you light
From April through October, people using outdoor fires must follow strict guidelines under the Forest Fires Prevention Act of Ontario to ensure their fires are properly managed.
Anyone who starts a fire outdoors must take all necessary steps to tend the fire, keep it under control, and make sure the fire is out before leaving the site. A person failing to burn safely could be fined and held responsible for the cost of putting out the fire. People living in municipalities should check with local fire officials for bylaws on outdoor fires.
About Aviation, Forest Fires and Emergency Services (AFFES)
Visit our forest, wildland and outdoor fires page for more information on AFFES and wildland fire management, including: