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: June 29, 2025 - 8:15 p.m. CDT
New fires
There were 11 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of June 29.
- Red Lake 44 (RED044) is located approximately 1.3 kilometres northeast of Nungesser Road, and 4.1 kilometres west of Pedlar Lake. The 0.5-hectare fire is currently being held.
- Red Lake 45 (RED045) is located approximately 8.3 kilometres west of Grist Lake, and 9.0 kilometres northeast of Old Shoes Lake. The 2.5-hectare fire is not under control.
- Red Lake 46 (RED046) is located approximately 1.2 kilometres north of Berens River, and 4.4 kilometres southeast of Keecheneekee Sahkaheekahn/Upper Goose Lake. The 2.0-hectare fire is not under control.
- Red Lake 47 (RED047) is located approximately 6.5 kilometres northeast of Coathup Lake, and 4.6 kilometres northwest of Turp Lake. The 1.0-hectare fire is not under control.
- Red Lake 48 (RED048) is located approximately 2.8 kilometres northwest of Stout Lake, and 10.8 kilometres southeast of Orono Lake. The 30.0-hectare fire is not under control.
- Red Lake 49 (RED049) and Red Lake 50 (RED050) are located east and west of McInnis River respectively, north of Meeteekooneekahmeeng/Dolphin Lake. RED049 is currently measuring 0.7 hectares and RED050 is measuring 0.1 hectares; both fires are not yet under control.
- Red Lake 51 (RED051) is located 10.7 kilometres east of the Ontario / Manitoba border, and 3.8 kilometres east of Irwin Lake. The 2.5-hectare fire is not under control.
- Sioux Lookout 39 (SLK039) is a remote fire, located at the south end of Shinbone Lake, approximately 17.4 kilometres southwest of Upper Windigo Lake. The 0.1-hectare fire is currently being observed.
- Sioux Lookout 40 (SLK040) is located approximately 1.4 kilometres northwest of Little Cat Lake, north of Cat Lake First Nation. The 0.1-hectare fire is not under control.
- Dryden 15 (DRY015) was located approximately 4.0 kilometres east of Vermilion Bay, near Durance Road. The fire was called out at 0.1 hectares in size.
At the time of this update there are 34 active wildland fires in the Northwest Region. Of those fires, 12 are not under control, 3 are being held, 4 are under control and 15 are being observed. Eight fires have been called out over the past 24 hours.
The wildland fire hazard is primarily moderate and high across the Northwest Region, with scattered areas of low and extreme hazard.
For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.
Fires of note:
Red Lake 12 – Deer Lake First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation
- Red Lake 12 is 195,670 hectares in size and remains not under control. The fire has been remapped with growth on the northwest and western portions of the fire.
- Rainfall amounts were variable across the fire area yesterday - amounts ranged from 2.5 mm to 21 mm.
- With the rain and higher relative humidity, fire behaviour is low on Red Lake 12.
- Red Lake 12 currently has 23 firefighting crews assigned to three divisions on the fire’s south and eastern perimeters. Crews are supported by 16 helicopters, including two heavy helicopters with increased bucketing capacity.
- Crews continue to patrol for smokes and use pump and hose to put out hotspots throughout the southern and eastern sections of the fire today.
NOTAM - Red Lake 12
A NOTAM is in effect in the area of wildland fire Red Lake 12.
This is over and above the standard airspace restrictions imposed by Section 601.15 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) which state that the airspace around all active forest fires is restricted to forest fire suppression aircraft only, specifically airspace within 5 nautical miles, up to an altitude of 3000 feet above ground level.
Pilots are reminded that NOTAMs concerning forest fires can be found on NavCanada’s Collaborative Flight Planning Services under the ‘Weather and NOTAM’ tab, when flight planning.
Sioux Lookout 18 – Cat Lake First Nation
- Sioux Lookout 18 measures 23,648 hectares and continues to exhibit minimal fire behavior.
- There was a mix of sun and cloud Sunday morning before isolated thunderstorms moved into Cat Lake First Nation and surrounding areas throughout the afternoon.
- FireRanger crews worked in coordination with helicopters to sling equipment back to Cat Lake Airport
- More rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected for most of the day Monday.
NOTAM - Nipigon 5
A NOTAM is in effect in the area of wildland fire Nipigon 5.
This is over and above the standard airspace restrictions imposed by Section 601.15 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) which state that the airspace around all active forest fires is restricted to forest fire suppression aircraft only, specifically airspace within 5 nautical miles, up to an altitude of 3000 feet above ground level.
Pilots are reminded that NOTAMs concerning forest fires can be found on NavCanada’s Collaborative Flight Planning Services under the ‘Weather and NOTAM’ tab, when flight planning.
Northeast Region
Updated: June 29, 2025 - 5:45 p.m. EDT
There were no new fires discovered in the Northeast Region today.
There are currently 3 active fires in the Northeast; one is under control, and two are being observed.
The fire hazard is a mixture of low to moderate to high across the far north of the province after experiencing scattered thunderstorms and isolated showers while the central and southern section of the Northeast Region has a low to moderate fire hazard.
For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.
Restricted fire zones
There are currently no restrictions in effect.
Contact information
Northeast Region
Evan Lizotte
Fire Information Officer
Northwest Region
Chris Marchand
Fire Information Officer
Red Lake 12 information
Jonathan Scott
Fire Information Officer
Sioux Lookout 18 information
Isabelle Chenard
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.
- 246fires in 2025
- 124fires in 2024
- 24210-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: