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 started 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
There were 6 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by early evening on Thursday, September 19.
- Chapleau 16 (CHA016) is a 0.1 hectare wildland fire that is under control. This fire is located east of Colin Lake, approximately 7 kilometres west of Chapleau. One FireRanger crew is committed to this fire.
- Cochrane 41 (COC041) is a 10 hectare wildland fire that is being observed. This fire is located in the Far North, approximately 74 kilometres southwest of Fort Severn.
- Cochrane 42 (COC042) is a 50 hectare wildland fire that is being observed. This fire is located in the Far North, approximately 18 kilometres south of Polar Bear Provincial Park.
- Sudbury 46 (SUD046) is a 0.4 hectare wildland fire that is being held. This fire is located approximately 4.5 kilometres north of Sellwood. One FireRanger crew is committed to this fire.
- Sudbury 47 (SUD047) is a 0.2 hectare wildland fire that is under control. This fire is located on the west side of Morton Lake, approximately 9 kilometres northwest of Sellwood. One FireRanger crew is committed to this fire.
- Sudbury 48 (SUD048) is a 0.1 hectare wildland fire that is under control. This fire is located on the south end of Pigeon Lake, approximately 8 kilometres west of Capreol. One FireRanger crew is committed to this fire.
At the time of this update, there are 25 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 are not under control, 7 are being held, 7 are under control and 10 are being observed.
The fire hazard is high across much of the Northeast Region with some areas seeing a moderate fire hazard. There is an extreme fire hazard for areas around Greater Sudbury, Espanola and north of Kapuskasing. Areas in the Far North are seeing low to moderate fire hazards.
Check the current wildland fire danger rating in your area on our interactive map.
Northwest Region
No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the late afternoon of Sept. 19.
At the time of this update there are 24 active fires in the Northwest Region – all of which are being observed. One fire was called out over the past 24 hours.
The wildland fire hazard is mainly low to moderate across most of the Northwest Region with high hazard persisting in the Thunder Bay and southern portion of the Nipigon fire management sectors.
Check the current wildland fire danger rating in your area on our interactive map.
Restricted fire zones
There are currently no restrictions in effect.
Contact information
Northeast Region
Amy Peltonen
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 forest fire related information.
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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 2024 fire season, as they compare to the 2023 season and to the 10-year average.
- 407fires in 2024
- 716fires in 2023
- 67710-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 Fires and Emergency Services (AFFES)
Visit our forest, wildland and outdoor fires page for more information on AFFES and wildland fire management, including: