Report a fire

To report forest fires in the Northwest and Northeast fire regions north of the Mattawa and French rivers and represented by a solid colour in the map, call a 310-FIRE. To report a forest fire call 310-FIRE (3473)

To report forest fires South of the French and Mattawa Rivers and represented by diagonal lines in the map, call 911. South of the French and Mattawa rivers please call 911.

The Northwest Region is north and west of Sault Saint Marie, the east region is east of Sault Saint Marie, areas south of Owen Sound and Ottawa are outside the fire region.

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

One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region by early evening on Monday, September 23.

  • Cochrane 44 (COC044) is 5 hectares in size and is being observed. It is located approximately 36 kilometers southwest of Nowashe Lake.

At the time of this update, there are 16 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is being held, 5 are under control and 10 are being observed.

The fire hazard is mostly low to moderate in the Northeast Region. There is one area holding on to a high fire hazard located west of Constance Lake.

Check the current wildland fire danger rating in your area on our interactive map.

Northwest Region

There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of September 23.

  • Fort Frances 16 (FOR016) is located between Burke Lake and Sunday Lake at the southern end of Quetico Provincial Park, approximately 4.2 kilometres north of the Ontario-Minnesota border. The 2.0 hectare fire is not under control.

At the time of this update there are 13 active fires in the Northwest Region. Of those fires, 1 is not under control and 12 are being observed. Eight fires were called out in the Sioux Lookout Fire Management Sector over the past 24 hours.

The wildland fire hazard ranges from low to high across the Northwest Region, with the moderate and high hazard values appearing mostly along the southern border and eastern side of the Region.

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

Evan Lizotte
Fire Information Officer
705-564-6146

Alison Lake
Fire Information Officer
705-564-6165

Northwest Region

Alison Bezubiak
Fire Information Officer
807-937-7330

Social media

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For highway conditions, including road closures:511           
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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.

  • 416
    fires in 2024
  • 718
    fires in 2023
  • 680
    10-year average

Fire bans in provincial parks

For all park fire bans see:
Ontario parks alerts

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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: