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 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 7, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. CDT
New fires
Four additional fires were confirmed in the evening hours of July 6 following the previous update:
- Thunder Bay 23 (THU023) is located approximately 2.9 kilometres west of Alphonse Bay in Caribou Lake, and 21.3 kilometres northwest of Armstrong. The 1.0-hectare fire is now under control.
- Nipigon 15 (NIP015) is located approximately 16.8 kilometres north of Kagianagami Lake, near Kellow Lake. The 0.5-hectare fire is currently being held.
- Red Lake 80 (RED080) was located near Flanagan River on the west side of North Spirit Lake First Nation. The fire was called out at 0.1 hectares in size.
- Sioux Lookout 50 (SLK050) was located near the eastern shore of Horseshoe Lake, approximately 18.8 kilometres west of Pipestone River Provincial Park. The fire was called out at 0.1 hectares in size.
Two new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 7:
- Sioux Lookout 51 (SLK051) is located near Stewart Bay on the west side of North Caribou Lake. The 1.0-hectare fire is not under control.
- Sioux Lookout 52 (SLK052) is located approximately 3.8 kilometres southwest of Delbridge Lake and 7.4 kilometres west of Whitestone Lake. The 3.5-hectare fire is currently being observed.
At the time of this update there 47 active fires in the Northwest Region. Among them, 9 fires are not under control, 3 are being held, 9 fires are under control, and 26 fires are being observed.
The wildland fire hazard is low to moderate across the southern border of the Northwest Region, and mainly high across the remainder. There are a few scattered areas of extreme hazard in the Red Lake sector and the Far North of the Sioux Lookout sector.
For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.
Fires of note:
Red Lake 12 – Deer Lake First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation
- Red Lake 12 is now Being Held.
- Red Lake 12 is currently measuring 195,670 hectares in size.
Northeast Region
Updated: July 7, 2025 - 5:50 p.m. EDT
There were four new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today:
- Haliburton 6 (HAL006) is 0.1 hectare fire located on a small island in Lingham Lake. This fire is being held.
- Cochrane 10 (COC010) is 32 hectares in size and is located approximately 23 kilometres north of the Otter River in the far north. This fire is being observed.
- Cochrane 11 (COC011)is located 20 kilometres southeast of the Severn River, is 69 hectares in size and is being monitored.
- Cochrane 12 (COC012) is 109 hectares in size and located 3 kilometres north of the Dickey River. This fire is being observed.
There are currently 6 active wildland fires in the Northeast. One is being held and 5 are being observed.
The fire hazard is low across the central and southern section of the region and moderate to high with a few pockets of extreme values across the northern section of the Northeast Region.
For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, see our Interactive Map.
Restricted fire zones
There are currently no restrictions in effect.
Contact information
Northeast Region
Alison Lake
Fire Information Officer
Northwest Region
Alison Bezubiak
Fire Information Officer
Red Lake 12 information
Jonathan Scott
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.
- 310fires in 2025
- 127fires in 2024
- 29910-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: