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 starts 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
Northwest Region
Updated: July 5, 2025 - 7:14 p.m. CDT
New fires
Three fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the late afternoon of July 5.
- Red Lake 77 (RED 077) is located south of Celt Lake, approximately 26 kilometres east of Ear Falls. The 0.4 hectare fire is not under control.
- Red Lake 76 (RED 076) is located north of Throat River, approximately 59 kilometres west/northwest of Cat Lake First Nation. The 0.2 hectare fire is not under control.
- Sioux Lookout 47 (SLK 047) is located south of Kinasao Lake, approximately 61 kilometre east/southeast of North Spirit Lake First Nation. The 20 hectare fire is being observed.
At the time of this update there are 42 active fires in the Northwest Region. Among them, 11 fires are not under control, 2 fires are being held, 7 fires are under control and 22 fires are being monitored.
The wildland fire hazard is mainly high to extreme across the far north portions of the Red Lake, Sioux Lookout and Nipigon fire management areas. Kenora and Dryden areas feature mainly moderate to low hazard conditions, with low hazard conditions prevailing in the Fort France and southern areas of the Thunder Bay fire management areas.
For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.
Fires of note:
Red Lake 12 – Deer Lake First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation
- Fire behaviour remains low on Red Lake 12.
- Red Lake 12 currently has 20 firefighting crews assigned to three divisions on the fire’s south and eastern perimeters. Crews are supported by seven helicopters.
- Crews continue to patrol for smokes and use pump & hose to put out hotspots throughout the southern and eastern sections of the fire today. Bucketing helicopters will be used to put out hotspots as required.
- Some demobilization of equipment is occurring in areas where sufficient suppression action has taken place and crews no longer require pumps and hose.
Northeast Region
Updated: July 5, 2025 - 5:25 p.m. EDT
There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today.
There are currently 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast. Both are being observed.
The fire hazard varies from low to high across the Northeast Region.
For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.
Restricted fire zones
There are currently no restrictions in effect.
Contact information
Northeast Region
Evan Lizotte
Fire Information Officer
Northwest Region
Chris Marchand
Fire Information Officer
Red Lake 12 information
Jonathan Scott
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 2025 fire season, as they compare to the 2024 season and to the 10-year average.
- 295fires in 2025
- 127fires in 2024
- 28310-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.
Hunters
- check the interactive fire map to find out where the active wildland fires are in Ontario.
- be aware of FireRangers who may be working in forested areas.
- check your surroundings for FireRanger activity before discharging your firearm to help keep everyone safe.
About Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES)
Visit our forest, wildland and outdoor fires page for more information on AFFES and wildland fire management, including: