There are no new wildfires for the fifth straight day, according to a report Friday from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry while the hazard level remains low to moderate across the Northeast Region.
There are six fires burning in the area, all in the north, says the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services. All are being observed. Following is the complete release issued this evening.
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
July 5, 2024
Time of Report – 18:05
Northeast Region
There were no new wildland fires by early evening on Friday, July 5.
There are six 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 11 (COC011) is 3,000-hectares and is being observed. This fire is located about 112 kilometres southwest of Moosonee.
- 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 to moderate across the Northeast Region.
For current wildland fire danger values check this interactive map.
No Drone Zone: Be safe, stay clear of forest fires
Flying drones around forest fires is both dangerous and illegal. When you fly a drone near a forest fire, you can put the lives of pilots, firefighters and other emergency personnel at risk. Be safe, stay clear of forest fires.
Help fight forest fires: Stay clear of waterbombers
When waterbombers approach a body of water, move close to the shore so they can perform their scoop safely. A waterbomber will not scoop from a lake or river if encroaching watercraft pose a safety hazard. Be safe, stay clear of waterbombers.
Report a Wildland Fire
To report a wildland fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE. To report a wildland fire located south of the French or Mattawa Rivers, please dial 9-1-1.
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