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 16, 2025 - 18:15 p.m. EDT
There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of October 16.
- Cochrane 23 (COC023) was a 0.1 hectare sized fire and is located north of the community of Constance Lake. This fire is now out.
One more fire was called out today:
- Haliburton 48 (HAL048) was a 0.1 hectare fire located at the northwest end of Weslemkoon Lake. This fire is now out.
One additional fire was confirmed in the evening hours of October 15 following the previous update.
- Haliburton 51 (HAL051) is 1 hectare in size and is located approximately 2 kilometres northeast of Dafoe Lake. This fire is not under control.
At the time of this update there are 9 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Three of these fires are not under control, 3 are being held, 1 is under control and 2 are being observed.
The fire hazard is currently high across several areas, including the region stretching from Noganosh Lake Provincial Park northward to Capreol and Temiskaming Shores, as well as a corridor extending from Gravenhurst northeast to Mattawa and south to Carleton Place.
Across the remainder of the Northeast Region, the fire hazard ranges from low to moderate.
The wildland fire hazard across the Northwest Region is predominantly low except for some areas of moderate hazard in the Thunder Bay and Nipigon fire management areas.
To view the fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.
Northwest Region
Updated: October 16, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. CDT
No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of October 16.
At the time of this update there are 9 active wildland fires in the Northwest Region. Of these fires, 3 are under control and 6 are being observed.
The wildland fire hazard across the Northwest Region is predominantly low except for some areas of moderate hazard in the Thunder Bay and Nipigon fire management areas.
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
Alison Lake
Fire Information Officer
Northwest Region
Alison Bezubiak
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.
- 636fires in 2025
- 450fires in 2024
- 70610-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: