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Northeast Fire Region – August 24

On the afternoon of August 24, there are 26 active forest fires across the Northeast. All 26 fires are either being held, under control or being observed. There were no new fires confirmed today, at the time of this update.

Parry Sound 33

  • This fire has now been listed as under control at 11,362 hectares.
  • To find an updated map of current travel restrictions visit Ontario.ca/forestfire.
  • Although the fire perimeter remains restricted, waterway and road restrictions were lifted effective 18:00 (6:00 pm) on August 15, 2018.
  • The fire perimeter will remain restricted for quite some time.
  • There is still a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) in place over the fire for aircraft.
  • Forest firefighters on the ground continue to action the remaining hot spots in a coordinated and prioritized manner.
  • For updates on highway conditions, including closures, please call 511.
  • For information about the fire situation: 1-888-220-7242
  • For media inquiries: 705-564-6156
  • For inquiries about French River Provincial Park restrictions: 705-857-1630 ext. 224
  • For Parry Sound District information, call 1-888-220-7242

For Sudbury District information, call 1-888-220-7242

Resources From Out of Province

  • Ontario is receiving support from across Canada to assist with the fire situation, in the form of equipment from the following provinces and territories:
    • Alberta
    • British Columbia
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Northwest Territories
    • Nova Scotia
    • Saskatchewan

Restricted Fire Zone has been lifted

The restricted fire zone previously in place in areas north of Rosseau, northwest to Espanola and Cartier, over to the Quebec border including Temagami and Mattawa north of the Mattawa River including Parry Sound, Burk’s Falls, Powassan, North Bay and Greater Sudbury has been lifted effective August 24 at 00:01. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry would like to thank the public for their cooperation in reducing the number of human-caused fires.

Before you burn, be sure to check with your local municipality to ensure there’s no fire ban issued in your area. We’d also like to remind the public to take extra care when having a campfire and to follow the safety tips listed at Ontario.ca/forestfire.

Travel restrictions in parts of Parry Sound district due to Parry Sound 33 fire.

In order to ensure MNRF and emergency officials are able to continue fire suppression operations in areas affected by large forest fires, travel restrictions remain in place near the Parry Sound 33 forest fire. These restrictions are in place to ensure public safety and the safety of emergency personnel working in the affected areas. Although some restrictions have been removed, others remain in place.

Parry Sound 33 Fire Perimeter
There is no access permitted within the fire perimeter as shown on the Implementation Map unless authorized by travel permit issued by Parry Sound District or Sudbury District Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).

For information on travel restrictions and travel permits, please call 1-888-220-7242. For a visual representation of the affected areas please visit Ontario.ca/forestfire.

Smoke concerns

  • Smoke drift from large fires in British Columbia and the United States may be evident until weather patterns change.
  • For information about the impacts smoke on your health please contact Teleheath Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
  • AFFES is reminding the public that if they do see flames or smoke, please report it by calling 310-FIRE (3473), and stay away from the area in the interest of public safety.

Fire numbers and online information

  • To report a forest fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE
  • To report a forest fire located south of the French or Mattawa rivers, please dial 911.
  • Follow us on Twitter: @ONForestFires / @ONFeudeforêt

Prepared by Tanya Kienapple

 

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