Forest fires
Find information about the current danger, activity and fire restrictions of forest fires and grass and brush fires across Ontario.
Report a fire
To report a wildland fire (including grass, brush and forest fires) call
South of the French and Mattawa rivers 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. Note that not all fires are mapped and perimeters are not updated every day (may differ from the size reported in the table).
Most of the data used in the Interactive Map is available on Ontario GeoHub.
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 reminds the public that outdoor fire rules are in effect throughout Ontario’s legislated fire season, which runs from April 1 to October 31. To dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage the use of alternatives such as composting or utilizing your local landfill. If you must burn, use caution and follow the rules outlined in Ontario’s Wildland Fire Management regulation.
Fires are to be ignited no sooner than 2 hours before sunset and extinguished no later than 2 hours after sunrise. Always ensure you have adequate tools and water available to contain the fire at the site. Know the rules for safe outdoor burning. Read the full set of outdoor fire rules.
Residents within municipal boundaries must also check with their local fire department for burning restrictions or permitting requirements prior to burning.
Wildland Fire Management Act
Effective April 1, several regulatory changes come into effect as a result of updates to the Wildland Fire Management Act. These amendments will help to ensure greater awareness of rules designed to prevent unwanted human-caused fires and include:
- A new Ontario Regulation 44/26 (Administrative Penalties) to establish a framework for issuing administrative monetary penalties for contraventions of the Act or its regulations, generally before a wildland fire has occurred.
- Replacing the Outdoor Fires regulation with the Ontario Regulation 43/26 (Wildland Fire Management) to clarify, streamline, and reduce permit requirements.
- Amendments to the existing cost recovery regulation.
- Updates to short form wordings in an existing regulation.
These amendments will help modernize wildland fire management and protect Ontario communities throughout current and future wildland fire seasons. To learn more about the updates now in effect, keep an eye out for our social media posts this month or visit the Wildland Fire Management Act webpage found on e-Laws.
Learn more about the regulations.
- Ontario Regulation 44/26 (Administrative Penalties)
- Ontario Regulation 43/26 (Wildland Fire Management)
Forest fire updates
Northeast Region
Updated: July 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region today:
- Timmins 16 is estimated at 3 hectares and is located east of highway 144 and south of highway 560, near Threecorner Lake. Aerial fire suppression teams actioned this wildland fire on Thursday afternoon. Two Ontario FireRanger crews are responding.
At the time of this update, there are 22 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of those fires, 2 are not under control, 1 is being held, 1 is under control, and 17 are being observed.
To access the current forest fire danger rating in your area visit our interactive fire map.
Northwest Region
Updated: July 2, 2026 at 18:15 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT)
No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest region by the early evening of July 2.
At the time of this update there are 73 active wildland fires in the region. Of these fires, 20 are not under control, 4 fires are being held, 6 fires are under control and 43 fires are being observed. Two fires were called out over the past 24 hours.
To access the current forest fire danger rating in your area visit our interactive fire map.
Fires of note
Kasabonika Cluster
- The Kasabonika weather station recorded 25.4 mm of rainfall over the previous 24 hours.
- Observed fire behaviour has been low in the area due to wet weather.
- 9 FireRanger crews, 8 fire management personnel, 4 helicopters and 1 fixed wing aircraft have been assigned to the Kasabonika Lake First Nation Cluster of Fires.
- Additional FireRanger crews are expected to join the firefighting effort in the coming days.
- Nipigon 16 (NIP016) is 1,474.2 hectares in size. The fire’s status remains not under control.
- Nipigon 12 (NIP012) is located approximately 20 kilometres west of Kasabonika Lake First Nation and currently measuring 965 hectares.
- There are 3 additional active fires in the area surrounding Kasabonika Lake First Nation.
- Nipigon 13 (NIP013) is not under control and has been remapped to 298.0 hectares
- Nipigon 14 (NIP014) is not under control at 2 hectares
- Nipigon 15 (NIP015) is not under control at 0.1 hectares.
NOTAM in place - Kasabonika Cluster
There is currently a NOTAM in the area of wildland fire Nipigon 16 near Kasabonika Lake First Nation. 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.
Fort Frances 14
- Fort Frances 14 (FOR014) is located approximately 35 kilometres southwest of Upsala near Byers Lake. Discovered in the late afternoon of June 30, high winds and dry conditions saw the fire quickly grow to its present size of 1,510 hectares.
- Low fire behaviour has continued throughout the day.
- FireRangers are getting established on the fire line today. Additional crews will be added over the next few days.
Sioux Lookout 21 – Wunnumin Lake First Nation
- Sioux Lookout 21 (SLK021) remains 357 hectares in size and is not under control.
- Rain gauges in the SLK 021 fire area recorded 2-5 mm of rainfall throughout the day today, on top of additional rainfall in the previous 24 hours.
- Crews have established hoseline along the majority of the fire’s northern perimeter.
- The fire is approximately 9 kilometres south of the Wunnumin Lake First Nation Airport.
- 6 FireRanger crews and 3 helicopters are assigned to SLK 021.
NOTAM in effect - Sioux Lookout 21
There is currently a NOTAM in the area of wildland fire Sioux Lookout 21 fire near Wunnumin Lake First Nation. 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.
Restricted fire zones
There are currently no restrictions in effect.
If your municipality has also imposed a fire ban, you must comply with both the restricted fire zone (RFZ) and municipal fire ban.
Contact information
Northeast Region
Isabelle Chenard
Fire Information Officer
Northwest Region
Chris Marchand
Fire Information Officer
Social media
Check out our Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts for safety tips and other wildland fire related information.
For highway conditions, including road closures, call
For air quality in your area, visit:
public weather alerts for Canada
For smoke drift conditions across North America, visit:
smoke drift across North America
For information about wildland fire smoke and your health, consult:
smoke and your health
Fires: year to date
These figures represent the year-to-date total number of wildland fires inside Ontario’s fire region for the 2026 fire season, as they compare to the 2025 season and to the 10-year average.
- 280fires in 2026
- 265fires in 2025
- 22710-year average
Fire bans in provincial parks
For all park fire bans visit:
Ontario parks alerts
You are responsible for fires you light
From April through October, people using outdoor fires must follow strict guidelines under the Wildland Fire Management 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 wildland 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: