Sudbury 33, located next to Matagamasi Lake Road, approximately two km east of Wanapitei Lake and three km west of Kukagami Lake, is the lone new wildfire confirmed Friday night after the release of the day's update by the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Service.
It is a 0.1-hectare fire and is being held.
No new fires were verified on Saturday.
There are 28 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: one is being held, four are under control and 23 are being observed. The hazard is low to moderate across the area except for a spot northwest of Hearst has a high hazard.
Following is the complete news release from Saturday:
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Northeast Fire Region
August 31, 2024
Time of Report – 18:00
Northeast Region
One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region after the evening report on Friday, Aug. 31:
- Sudbury 33 (SUD033) is located next to Matagamasi Lake road, approximately two km east of Wanapitei Lake, and three km west of Kukagami Lake. It is a 0.1-hectare fire and is being held.
At the time of this update, there are 28 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: one is being held, four are under control and 23 are being observed.
Fire of note:
- Kirkland Lake 5 (KLK005) is 889 hectares in size and is under control. This fire is located approximately five km north of Stull Lake, five km southeast of McKee Lake, and approximately 80 kilometres west of Latchford.
The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region. There is an area northwest of Hearst that has a high fire hazard.
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.
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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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