Forest fires
Information about the current forest fire danger, forest fire activity and fire restrictions across the province.
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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).
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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 1, 2025 - 6:45 p.m. CDT
New fires
One new fire was discovered in the Northwest Region by early evening on Sunday, June 1. Thanks to the hard work of Ontario FireRangers, it has already been declared out.
- Kenora 33 (KEN 033) is OUT at 0.1 of a hectare. It was confirmed Sunday afternoon approximately 1 kilometre west of Hertz Lake on the north side of highway 17.
At the time of this update there are 12 active fires in the Northwest Region in various stages of control.
The fire hazard is high to extreme across the majority of the Northwest Region.
A Restricted Fire Zone is now in effect for a large portion of the Northwest Region.
For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area or a detailed Restricted Fire Zone boundary, review our Interactive Map.
Fires of note:
Red Lake 12 – Deer Lake First Nation
- This fire has been remapped at 17,988 hectares.
- Aerial fire suppression continued to work to lower the fire’s intensity throughout the day.
- Current resources committed to this fire include 11 type-1 initial attack fire crews, 8 helicopters (2 heavies, 3 mediums and 3 intermediates), 1 Incident Management Team and aerial fire suppression as required.
- Heavy equipment has been working to establish fuel breaks.
- FireRanger crews continue to make good progress on values protection.
- Fire crews have established hoselines on the east side of the community, they continue to work on ground fire suppression.
- Smoke is likely to continue impacting the local area this week.
Nipigon 5 – Webequie First Nation
- Fire Nipigon 5 measures 7506.9 hectares and is not yet under control.
- Resources assigned to this fire include 6 fire crews, 2 helicopters.
- Firefighters are working to establish hoselines and are also working on setting up values protection equipment within the community as a precautionary measure.
- A belly tanker helicopter continues to provide aerial support to crews on the ground.
NOTAM - Nipigon 5
A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) 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.
See the map here.
Kenora 20 – Ingolf, Wabaseemoong
- Kenora 20 is now measuring 35,151.7 hectares and is not under control. This size includes the entire fire area spanning Ontario and Manitoba.
- The change in size is attributed to growth on the western flank. This continues to be the most active area of the fire.
- The eastern flank has shown no change, however increasing fire intensity has been observed within the fire’s interior as drying conditions become more extreme.
- Four additional Type 2 wildland firefighting crews arrived today to support ongoing suppression efforts.
- Crews are making steady progress on hotspots identified by infrared scanning, supported by ongoing helicopter bucketing operations throughout the day.
- A cold front is expected to move into the area tomorrow bringing cooler temperatures and possible precipitation.
Restrictions in effect - Kenora 20
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services has been advised that as recommended by the Ministry of Natural resources’ Kenora District, an Implementation Order is now in effect for the purposes of public safety and/or effectual fire suppression, for areas near Kenora 20 Under the Emergency Area Order EAO 2025-03 declared on May 13, 2025.
- All travel and use of roads, including Gundy Road north of Tannis Lake, Pickerel Lake Road beyond the Pelicanpouch access point at km 9, and Cygnet Lake Road, is prohibited unless authorized by a travel permit.
- All use of lakes and waterways within the Area including the Winnipeg River below Whitedog Falls (UTM 15U 366399 5553102), Eaglenest Lake, Tetu Lake, Cygnet Lake, Rice Lake, Malachi Lake, Otter Lake, Macara lake, Longpine Lake, and Dagimabrop Lake is prohibited.
- All use and occupation of Crown Land, within the hatched area identified on the attached Implementation Order map (Schedule A), is prohibited.
Evacuation Order of area
- All persons must immediately evacuate the area indicated on the attached map unless authorized by a travel permit issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
- All persons are prohibited from entering the area indicated on the attached map unless authorized by a travel permit issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Review the Implementation Order Map here.
This Order is in effect at 6:01 p.m. CDT on May 13, 2025 until such time as the order is revoked.
Requests for travel permits can be directed to Conor Lee Kam, Kenora District Office of the Ministry of Natural resources at
Kenora 14 (KEN 014)
- Kenora 14 is currently being held at 1,607 hectares in size.
- Crews continue to patrol for and extinguish hotspots identified by Infrared can results.
Restrictions in effect - Kenora 14
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services has been advised that as recommended by the Ministry of Natural resources’ Kenora District, an Implementation Order is now in effect for the purposes of public safety and/or effectual fire suppression, for areas near Kenora 14 Under the Emergency Area Order EAO 2025-03 declared on May 13, 2025.
- All travel and use of roads, including Highway 525 at and beyond the northern boundary of Wabaseemoong First Nation, is prohibited unless authorized by a travel permit.
- All use of lakes and waterways within the English River system between Tetu Lake (UTM 15U 356895 5562897) and Umfreville Lake (UTM 358379 5570917) is prohibited.
- All use of lakes and waterways between Goshawk Lake (UTM 15U 371012 5562576) and Umfreville Lake (UTM 3712722 5570758) is prohibited.
- All use and occupation of Crown Land, within the hatched area identified on the attached Implementation Order map (Schedule A), is prohibited.
Review the Implementation Order Map here.
This Order is in effect at 6:01 p.m. CDT on May 13, 2025 until such time as the order is revoked.
Requests for travel permits can be directed to Conor Lee Kam, Kenora District Office of the Ministry of Natural resources at
Fort Frances 4 (FOR 004)
- Fort Frances 4 remains at approximately 3,593 hectares in size and is being held.
- FireRanger crews continue to focus on finding and extinguishing hotspots.
Sioux Lookout 3 (SLK 003)
- Sioux Lookout 3 remains at approximately 1,849 hectares in size. The fire's control status has changed to being held.
- FireRanger crews continue to focus on finding and extinguishing hotpots.
- Pilots are reminded that, in accordance with Transport Canada regulations, NOTAMs are in effect over all active forest fires.
Kenora 32
- This fire was confirmed May 29 within Woodland Caribou Provincial Park. It is not under control at 7,716 hectares.
Restrictions in effect - Kenora 32
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services has been advised that as recommended by the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Kenora District, an Implementation Order is now in effect for the purposes of public safety and/or effectual fire suppression, for areas near Kenora 32 (KEN032) under the Emergency Area Order EAO 2025-003 declared on May 13, 2025.
- All travel and use of roads is prohibited within the pink hashed out area of the map linked below, unless authorized by a travel permit.
- All use of lakes and waterways within the Area including Snowshoe, Wingiskus, Wilson, Johnston, Narraway, west side of Eden, and west side of Nancy Lakes is prohibited.
- All use and occupation of Crown Land, within the hatched area identified in pink on the attached Implementation Order map (Schedule A), is prohibited.
Evacuation Order of area
- All persons must immediately evacuate the area indicated on the Implementation Order map (link below) unless authorized by a travel permit issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
- All persons are prohibited from entering the area indicated on the Implementation Order map (link below) unless authorized by a travel permit issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Review the Implementation Order map here.
This Order is in effect at 11:59 p.m. CDT on May 30, 2025 until such time as the order is revoked.
Requests for travel permits can be directed to Conor Lee Kam, Kenora District Office of the Ministry of Natural resources at
Northeast Region
Updated: June 1, 2025 - 5:45 p.m. EDT
There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region today:
- Cochrane 5 (COC005) is 2.8 hectares and is located approximately 6 kilometres west of Hearst, next to Highway 11. The fire is not under control.
There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region; 1 is under control, and 2 are not under control.
The fire hazard varies from low to high across the Northeast Region.
For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.
Restricted fire zones
Zones 4, 9, 10, 11
Due to the extreme forest fire hazard conditions and to reduce the number of human-caused fires, the Ministry of Natural Resources has declared a Restricted Fire Zone effective Friday, May 30, at 12:01 a.m. local time for a portion of the Northwest Region (Zones 4, 9, 10, 11).
The area impacted is from south of the west side of St Ignace Island, west along the Canada–U.S.A. border, north along the District of Rainy River–District of Thunder Bay border, north along the English River system, east to the western boundary of the Brightsand River Provincial Park, following north to and along the boundary of Wabakimi Provincial Park, south along the eastern side of the Little Jackfish River system, to the north end of Lake Nipigon, following the western shore of Lake Nipigon south to the west side of the Nipigon River system heading south to Red Rock and along the northeast boundary of Black Bay Peninsula to the west side of St. Ignace Island.
No open air burning, including campfires, is permitted within the boundaries of a Restricted Fire Zone. Portable gas or propane stoves may be used for cooking and warmth but must be handled with extreme caution. All burning permits are suspended. The Restricted Fire Zone is in place until further notice.
Review Restricted Fire Zone Map here
Zones 2, 3, 6, 7, 8
Due to the extreme forest fire hazard conditions and to reduce the number of human-caused fires, the Ministry of Natural Resources has declared a Restricted Fire Zone effective Friday, May 16, at 12:01 a.m. local time for a portion of the Northwest Region (Zones 2, 3, 6, 7, 8).
The area impacted will be from the Southwest corner of the USA, Manitoba and Ontario border, North along the Manitoba border to West of the midway point of Weeskayjahk Ohtahzhoganeeng Provincial Park, East to North of Wabakimi Provincial Park, South along the Western border of Wabakimi Provincial Park to the Eastern border of Quetico Provincial Park until the USA border, then back West along the USA/Canada border to the Manitoba Borde
No open air burning, including campfires, is permitted within the boundaries of a Restricted Fire Zone. Portable gas or propane stoves may be used for cooking and warmth but must be handled with extreme caution. All burning permits are suspended. The Restricted Fire Zone is in place until further notice.
Review Restricted Fire Zone Map here
Contact information
Northeast Region
Evan Lizotte
Fire Information Officer
Isabelle Chenard
Fire Information Officer
Northwest Region
Chris Marchand
Fire Information Officer
Kenora 20 and Kenora 14 information
Alison Bezubiak
Fire Information Officer
Red Lake 12 information
Alison Lake
Fire Information Officer
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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.
- 131fires in 2025
- 87fires in 2024
- 12410-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)
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