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
No new wildland fires were confirmed by the evening of July 22.
At the time of this update, there are 14 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. There is 1 active fire in the Sault Ste. Marie district; it is being held. There are 13 fires being observed in the far north.
The fire hazard is moderate to high in the central section of the Northeast Region while the northern half of the region has low to moderate fire hazard values.
Check the current wildland fire danger rating in your area on our interactive map.
Northwest Region
One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by the late afternoon of July 22.
- Sioux Lookout 12 is located near Eyapamikama Lake, approximately 36 kilometres east of the remote community of Weagamow First Nation. The fire is being observed at 3.0 hectares in size.
At the time of this update there are six active fires in the Northwest Region in various stages of control. One fire is being held, one fire is under control and four fires are being observed. Two fires have been called out over the past 24 hours.
Fires of Note
- Red Lake 5 (RED005) is located approximately 6.8 kilometres west of the community of Deer Lake on the south side of the lake. The 6.4 hectare fire is under control.
- Red Lake 6 (RED006) is located approximately 10.3 kilometres southwest of the community of Deer Lake, and 3.0 kilometres southwest of McIntosh Bay. The 2.9 hectare fire is being held.
- Both fires responded well to aerial suppression by a waterbomber on July 20.
- FireRanger crews have made progress encircling the fires’ perimeters with hoselines and are working to extinguish hotspots.
- Fire behaviour was reported to be minimal at Red Lake 5 and 6 today.
The wildland fire hazard is mainly low throughout the Kenora, Fort Frances and Dryden fire management sectors. Fire hazard conditions in Thunder Bay, Red Lake and Nipigon sectors are mainly moderate to low with isolated pockets of high hazard.
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
Alison Lake
Fire Information Officer
Northwest Region
Chris Marchand
Fire Information Officer
Social media
Check out our Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts for safety tips and other forest fire related information.
For highway conditions, including road closures:
511on.ca
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.
- 172fires in 2024
- 461fires in 2023
- 40710-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 Fires and Emergency Services (AFFES)
Visit our forest, wildland and outdoor fires page for more information on AFFES and wildland fire management, including: