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
Northwest Region
Updated: July 21, 2025 - 6:45 p.m. CDT
Two new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 21:
- Sioux Lookout 59 (SLK059) is located approximately 3.0 kilometres east of Gull Lake, and 4.1 kilometres south of Fawcett Lake. The 0.8-hectare fire is not under control.
- Sioux Lookout 60 (SLK060) is a remote fire, located approximately 36.0 kilometres southeast of Makoop Lake, and 22.4 kilometers west of Asheweig River. The 32.0-hectare fire is currently being observed.
At the time of this update, there are 48 active fires in the Northwest Region. Among them, 10 are not under control, 2 are being held, 9 are under control, and 27 are being observed.
The wildland fire hazard across the Northwest Region is mainly moderate to high. A band of low to moderate hazard spans the Ontario-Manitoba border, where a weather system is currently moving into the region. There are a few pockets of extreme hazard near Slate Falls, MacDowell Lake, and in the Far North of the Sioux Lookout sector.
For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.
Fires of note:
An Incident Management Team has been assigned to Red Lake 62 and a cluster of area fires.
Red Lake 12 - Deer Lake First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation
- Red Lake 12 (RED012) is now being observed at 195,670 hectares in size.
Red Lake 62 – Pikangikum First Nation
- Red Lake 62 is 31, 367 hectares and is not under control.
- A total of 8 mm of rain was recorded at the 65 kilometre mark of Nungesser Road while the Bak Lake weather station recorded approximately 6 mm near the fire’s northern division.
- The rainfall and forecast higher relative humidity values will reduce fire behaviour in the short-term and help firefighting crews make progress in establishing hose line in areas that were showing very active fire behaviour in recent days.
- Heavy helicopters worked to lower fire intensity in priority areas today, while waterbombers worked on the northwest corner of the fire.
- Red Lake 62 has a total of 25 FireRanger crews dedicated to fire suppression activities and are being supported by 16 aircraft and heavy equipment.
Implementation Order Revoked - Red Lake 62
The Ministry of Natural Resources is advising that the Implementation Order that had been in place around the Red Lake 62 wildland fire has now been revoked, effective July 19 at 12:01 a.m. CDT.
All travel and use of roads and lakes in this area previously identified for areas near Red Lake 62 (RED062), under the Emergency Area Order EAO 2025-011 declared on July 12, 2025, are now available.
All use and occupation of Crown Land previously identified is now available.
While this represents a positive step in managing the wildland fire situation in the area, fire suppression efforts remain ongoing, and conditions can change quickly. FireRanger crews will continue to work along the Nungesser Road daily, and increased traffic and heavy equipment movement should be expected. All road users should drive with extreme caution to ensure the safety of both the public and fire personnel.
Questions can be directed to the Far North District Office of the MNR at
Red Lake 40 – North Spirit Lake First Nation
- Red Lake 40 is 8, 789 hectares and is not under control.
- The fire area received 2 mm of rainfall this afternoon.
- Five FireRanger crews have established hose lines and are receiving helicopter bucket support, extinguishing hotspots and working to limit spread of the fire towards North Spirit Lake.
- Crews are also establishing heli-pads to move crews and equipment.
Red Lake 67 – McDowell Lake First Nation
- Red Lake 67 is 22, 347 hectares in size and is not under control.
- Fire behaviour has been low across the fire area.
- Crews are patrolling the eastern perimeter of the fire nearest to McDowell Lake First Nation to prevent the possibility of further spread toward the community.
- The fire area received 0.8 mm of rainfall this afternoon.
Red Lake 72 / Red Lake 99 – east of Poplar Hill
- Red Lake 72 is 4, 941 hectares in size and is not under control.
- Red Lake 99 is 4, 783 hectares in size and is not under control. The fire has been exhibiting active fire behaviour over the past several days.
- The weather station at Poplar Hill First Nation recorded 7.4 mm of rainfall this afternoon.
Northeast Region
Updated: July 21, 2025 - 6:30 p.m. EDT
No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 21.
At the time of this update there are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All are being observed.
The wildland fire hazard is moderate across most of the central and southern sections of the Northeast Region interspersed with a few areas with low values and one area with high hazard values over the Kawartha Highlands. The northern half of the region has a moderate to high hazard value.
To view the fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.
Restricted fire zones
There are currently no restrictions in effect.
Contact information
Northeast Region
Alison Lake
Fire Information Officer
Northwest Region
Alison Bezubiak
Fire Information Officer
Red Lake 40, 62, 67 and 72
Chris Marchand
Fire Information Officer
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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.
- 377fires in 2025
- 170fires in 2024
- 40310-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: