Report a fire

To report forest fires in the Northwest and Northeast fire regions north of the Mattawa and French rivers and represented by a solid colour in the map, call a 310-FIRE. To report a forest fire call 310-FIRE (3473)

To report forest fires South of the French and Mattawa Rivers and represented by diagonal lines in the map, call 911. South of the French and Mattawa rivers please call 911.

The Northwest Region is north and west of Sault Saint Marie, the east region is east of Sault Saint Marie, areas south of Owen Sound and Ottawa are outside the fire region.

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 two hours before sunset and extinguished no later than two 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 is 1 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region, which is the only new fire since the last report.

  • Pembroke 2 (PEM002)was confirmed on May 16 and is under control. This fire 0.1 hectare fire is located along Highway 17 about 34 kilometres west of Deep River. One FireRanger crew is assigned to this fire.

At the time of this update, the fire hazard varies from moderate to high across the Northeast Region with pockets of low fire hazard around North Bay, along James Bay, and between Deloro and Clyde Forks in the southern part of the region.

Northwest Region

There were no new fires and no active fires in the Northwest Region by the late afternoon of May 16.

Three fires were discovered in the Northwest Region since the most recent update on Monday.

  • Fort Frances 4 (FOR 004) was discovered adjacent to Highway 502 near Vedette Lake, approximately 55 kilometres northeast of Fort Frances, in the early evening of May 15. The 0.1 hectare sized fire has been called out.
  • Thunder Bay 2 (THU 002) was discovered near Forbes Centre Road, approximately 5 kilometres north of Sistonen’s Corners, on May 14. The fire was called out at 0.5 hectares in size.
  • Nipigon 2 (NIP 002) was located adjacent to the Canadian National Rail Line, approximately 6 kilometres east of Auden on May 14. The 1.0 hectare sized fire has been called out.

At the time of this update, wet weather entering the region has resulted in a low wildland fire hazard in the Kenora, Dryden and Fort Frances sectors. Sectors such as Red Lake, Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay feature a range from low hazard in southern areas to moderate and high hazard conditions in the north. Nipigon sector features a range of moderate to high hazard conditions. Widespread wet weather over the next few days is expected to lower hazard conditions in areas that receive rainfall.

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
705-564-6156

Amy Peltonen
Fire Information Officer
249-622-1654

Northwest Region

Chris Marchand
Fire Information Officer
807-323-1851

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.

  • 48
    fires in 2024
  • 30
    fires in 2023
  • 72
    10-year average

Fire bans in provincial parks

For all park fire bans see:
Ontario parks alerts

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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: