Forest fires
Information about the current forest fire danger, forest fire activity and fire restrictions across the province.
Report a fire
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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 18, 2025 - 7:15 p.m. CDT
New fires
Two new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 18:
- Red Lake 113 (RED113) is located approximately 0. 5 kilometers southeast of Trout Bay on Red Lake. This fire is 0.1 hectares in size and is not under control.
- Red Lake 114 (RED114)is 0.2 hectares in size and is located approximately 1 kilometer southeast of Paishk Lake. This fire is not under control.
At the time of this update, there are 48 active fires in the Northwest Region. Among them, 12 are not under control, 2 are being held, 7 are under control, and 27 are being observed.
The wildland fire hazard is moderate to high through most of the region except for areas along the US border with low values and an area north of Red Lake and North Bamaji Lake with extreme values.
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
- Low relative humidity values and dry conditions led to rising fire behaviour on Red 062 today.
- A total of 14 FireRanger crews are assigned across north and south divisions of the fire. They are supported by 7 pieces of heavy equipment and as many as 15 helicopters.
- Red Lake 62 is 31,367 hectares and is not under control.
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. We kindly ask all road users to drive with extreme caution to help ensure the safety of both the public and fire personnel.
Questions can be directed to Larissa Hutton, Far North District Office of the MNR at
Red Lake 40 – North Spirit Lake First Nation
- Fire behaviour is low on Red Lake 40 following recent rainfall.
- 3 crews are established on the fire’s northern perimeter, forming hose lines and using helicopter bucket support to extinguish hotspots and prevent the potential for further spread of the fire towards North Spirit Lake.
- Sprinkler systems have been completed on critical infrastructure in the community of North Spirit Lake.
- Red Lake 40 is 8,789 hectares. The fire’s status is not under control.
Red Lake 67 – McDowell Lake First Nation
- A high-level infrared scan of the Red Lake 67 area was conducted last night. The results will show areas where heat is concentrated on the fire and provide hot spot targets for firefighters to seek out and extinguish.
- Red Lake 67 (RED 067) has been remapped to a more accurate, though reduced size of 22,347 hectares in size. The fire is not under control.
- Fire behaviour has been low on Red Lake 67.
- Structural protection (sprinklers) on buildings and critical infrastructure is complete at McDowell Lake First Nation and systems are being maintained.
- At the first opportunity crews will establish hose line to secure the fire’s eastern perimeter on the peninsula nearest to McDowell Lake First Nation.
Red Lake 72 – east of Poplar Hill
- Red Lake 72 remains not under control, now measuring 4,941 hectares.
- One firefighting crew is assigned and is working on extinguishing spot fires on the east side of McInnes Lake.
Northeast Region
Updated: July 18, 2025 - 5:45 p.m. EDT
One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 18:
- Cochrane 17 (COC017) is 109 hectares and is located in the Far North, on the Manitoba border, approximately 100 kilometres southwest of the Hudson Bay. The fire is being observed.
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 primarily low to moderate across the Northeast Region with a few areas experiencing a high fire hazard.
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
Evan Lizotte
Fire Information Officer
Northwest Region
Alison Lake
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.
- 366fires in 2025
- 165fires in 2024
- 37710-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: