Fire northeast of Restoule Provincial Park being observed

The fire, which is located on a small island on the northern bay of Sand Lake, is safely away from communities and infrastructure

There were two new wildfires reported in the Northeast Region on Friday. - North Bay 34 (NOR034) measures 0.1 of a hectare and is located on a small island on the northern bay of Sand Lake, approximately 9 kilometres northeast of Restoule Provincial Park. This fire is being observed to allow for the natural benefits of fire on the landscape, as it is safely away from communities and infrastructure.

- Sudbury 28 (SUD028) is 0.1 of a hectare in size and is located near Eatlots Lake, which is a small lake west of Lake Wanapitei. One fire crew is responding. There are currently 60 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region.

Of these fires: 10 are not under control, seven are being held, 12 are under control and 31 are being observed. View the new and active fire situation and restricted fire zones. Follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind the public to use caution when performing any outdoor burning.

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, follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations. Fires are to be ignited no sooner than two hours before sunset and are to be extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise.

Always have tools/water adequate to contain the fire at the site. Know the rules for safe outdoor burning; consult the full set of Outdoor Burning Regulations. 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. For tips on preventing wildland fires and information on the current fire situation, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X in English and French: @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet. For more information about the current wildland fire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire.