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: June 12, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. CDT
New fires
One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of June 12.
- Red Lake 19 (RED019) is located approximately 25 kilometres east of the Ontario-Manitoba border, and 10 kilometres northwest of Angekum Lake. The 5.0-hectare fire is not under control.
At the time of this update there are 21 active wildland fires in the Northwest Region. Of those fires, 7 are not under control, 1 is being held, 5 are under control and 8 are being observed.
The wildland fire hazard is mainly moderate across the Northwest Region with pockets of high hazard scattered throughout all sectors. The hazard across the Far North is low at the time of this update.
For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area or a detailed Restricted Fire Zone boundary, review our Interactive Map.
Fires of note:
Red Lake 12 – Deer Lake First Nation
- Red Lake 12 is now measuring 163,227 hectares in size and is not under control.
- FireRanger crews have successfully consolidated a fire break around the community of Deer Lake First Nation, while additional crews continue to extinguish hotspots around the fire perimeter.
- Bucketing helicopters are supporting FireRanger crews working to suppress the eastern flank of the fire.
- FireRanger crews assisted by heavy equipment are establishing a fire break around the west side of the community of Sandy Lake First Nation.
NOTAM - Red Lake 12
A NOTAM is in effect in the area of wildland fire Red Lake 12.
This is over and above the standard airspace restrictions imposed by Section 601.15 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) which state that the airspace around all active forest fires is restricted to forest fire suppression aircraft only, specifically airspace within 5 nautical miles, up to an altitude of 3000 feet above ground level.
Pilots are reminded that NOTAMs concerning forest fires can be found on NavCanada’s Collaborative Flight Planning Services under the ‘Weather and NOTAM’ tab, when flight planning.
Nipigon 5 – Webequie First Nation
- Nipigon 5 remains at 10,816 hectares in size and is not under control.
- No new growth was observed on the fire today.
- Advantageous weather has assisted FireRanger crews in securing hose lines on the northeast portion of the fire.
- Helicopter bucketing operations are ongoing.
NOTAM - Nipigon 5
A NOTAM is in effect in the area of wildland fire Nipigon 5.
This is over and above the standard airspace restrictions imposed by Section 601.15 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) which state that the airspace around all active forest fires is restricted to forest fire suppression aircraft only, specifically airspace within 5 nautical miles, up to an altitude of 3000 feet above ground level.
Pilots are reminded that NOTAMs concerning forest fires can be found on NavCanada’s Collaborative Flight Planning Services under the ‘Weather and NOTAM’ tab, when flight planning.
Kenora 20 – Ingolf, Wabaseemoong, Malachi Lake
- Kenora 20 is now being held at 36,043 hectares in size. This means sufficient suppression action has been taken so the fire is not likely to spread beyond its current boundaries.
- FireRanger crews continue to action hotspots through the Ontario portion of the fire.
Kenora 32
- This fire was confirmed May 29 within Woodland Caribou Provincial Park. It is not under control at 7,716 hectares.
Restrictions in effect - Kenora District
Kenora 20 and Kenora 32
The Ministry of Natural Resources is advising that the Implementation Orders that had been in place around wildland fires Kenora 20 and Kenora 32 have been revoked, effective June 13, 2025 at 8:00a.m. CDT.
All evacuation and restricted access orders have been removed from the Kenora District. All travel and use of roads and lakes in this area previously identified are available. All use and occupation of Crown Land previously identified is now available. Residents of Rice Lake may return to their properties.
Wildland fire suppression activities are ongoing on Kenora 20 and Kenora 32 but public safety relating to these fires is no longer a concern.
Northeast Region
Updated: June 12, 2025 - 5:09 p.m. EDT
There was zero new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region today:
- Wawa 4 (WAW004) is 1.8 hectares and is located 1 kilometre west of White River, approximately 500 metres south of highway 17. 2 FireRanger crews have responded to the fire. The fire is now under control.
There are 2 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region; 1 is under control, and 1 is being observed.
The fire hazard is primarily low across the Northeast Region. The fire hazard is moderate for the most southern part of the region.
For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.
Restricted fire zones
The Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) previously in place for the zones 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 has been revoked, effective Friday, June 13 at 12:01 a.m. CDT.
The Ministry of Natural Resources would like to thank Ontarians and visitors for doing their part to help prevent wildland fires and keep communities safe. Please continue to use extreme caution and follow Ontario’s Outdoor Fires Regulations when having an outdoor fire.
RFZ decisions consider a number of factors including daily weather and fire conditions, as well as forecasted weather trends over longer periods of time and potential drying conditions and precipitation. The ministry also considers the number of wildland fires that are burning, and the number of resources required to manage both current and potential wildland fires.
Lifting the RFZ does not mean we can let our guard down when it comes to preventing human-caused fires. We all need to remain vigilant and keep safety top of mind when having outdoor fires.
It is important to remember that the overall fire danger can change rapidly based on the daily weather resulting in low to moderate fire hazard one day, followed by high to extreme the next simply based on the surface forest fuels drying out quickly, leading to fires starting easily and higher rates of fire spread under the right burning conditions.
The ministry will continue to assess wildland fire hazard conditions and an RFZ designation may be reinstated in higher risk areas if the fire hazard and fire activity warrants.
A Ministry of Natural Resources RFZ and a municipal fire ban can be in place at the same time, or separately. It is important that the public check with their local municipality as they may have local fire bans or fire restrictions in place.
Stay alert and be informed of the fire hazard near you on the public Forest Fire Interactive Map.
Contact information
Northeast Region
Christine Rosche
Fire Information Officer
Megan Miller
Fire Information Officer
Northwest Region
Alison Bezubiak
Fire Information Officer
Red Lake 12 information
Alison Lake
Fire Information Officer
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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.
- 177fires in 2025
- 98fires in 2024
- 17010-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: