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 starts 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
Updated: October 6, 2025 - 18:15 p.m. EDT
There were six new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 6:
- Haliburton 36 (HAL036) is 0.5 hectares and is located just east of Irvine Lake, approximately 5.8 kilometres west of Highway 400, and 1 kilometre north of Go Home Lake. The fire is being held.
- Haliburton 37 (HAL037) is 1.4 hectares and is located 0.25 kilomteres southwest of Way Lake, and approximately 1 kilometre north of Harvey Lake. The fire is not under control.
- Haliburton 38 (HAL038) is 0.2 hectares and is located approximately 3.7 kilomoetres southeast of Dividing Lake, and 1.2 kilometres northwest of Cross Corner Lake. The fire is not under control.
- Haliburton 39 (HAL039) is 3.1 hectares and is located approximately 0.5 kilometres north of Highway 19, and 2 kilometres east of Highway 13. Air Attack was conducted on this fire this afternoon. We ask that the public stay clear of the area to allow ample of room for emergency response vehicles and staff to conduct operations safely. The fire is not under control.
- North Bay 38 (NOR038) is 0.5 hectares and is located on a peninsula on the west side of Breeches Lake, approximately 0.8 kilometres south of Anima Nipissing Lake, and 0.9 kilometres east of Mannajigama Lake. The fire is not under control.
- North Bay 39 (NOR039) is 0.9 hectares and is located on the southside of Fraser Island on Lake Nipissing. The fire is not under control.
At the time of this update there are 15 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Seven of these fires are not under control, 3 are being held and 5 are under control.
Areas east and south of Kirkland Lake and Espanola are experiencing mainly a high to extreme fire hazard. Areas north and west of the previously mentioned locations, have a low to high hazard.
To view the fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.
Northwest Region
Updated: October 6, 2025 - 6:17 p.m. CDT
One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by the late afternoon of October 6.
- Dryden 26 (DRY 026) is located near the south shore of Valora Lake, approximately 56 kilometres northeast of Ignace, and approximately 4 kilometres east of Hwy. 599. The fire is under control at 0.1 hectares.
At the time of this update there are 10 active fires in the Northwest Region – 4 fires are under control and 6 fires are being observed. A total of 7 fires have been called out over the past 24 hours.
Wet weather in parts of the region has reduced the wildland fire hazard to low in the Kenora, Red Lake Sioux Lookout and northern parts of the Nipigon fire management areas. Thunder Bay and Fort Frances areas feature mainly moderate to high hazard conditions with isolated areas of extreme fire hazard in the Fort Frances sector.
To view the fire hazard conditions in your area, use our Interactive Map.
Restricted fire zones
There are currently no restrictions in effect.
Contact information
Northeast Region
Evan Lizotte
Fire Information Officer
Isabelle Chenard
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:
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 2025 fire season, as they compare to the 2024 season and to the 10-year average.
- 604fires in 2025
- 440fires in 2024
- 70310-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 Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES)
Visit our forest, wildland and outdoor fires page for more information on AFFES and wildland fire management, including: