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: August 12, 2025 - 5:52 p.m. CDT
No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of Aug. 12
At the time of this update there are 53 active fires in the Northwest Region. Among these fires, 4 are not under control, 2 fires are being held, 3 fires are under control and 44 fires are being observed.
The wildland fire hazard is low through most of the Kenora, Red Lake, Dryden and Sioux Lookout fire management areas as a result of overnight rainfall. Hazard conditions range between low, moderate and high in the Thunder Bay and Nipigon fire management areas.
For a closer look at fire hazard conditions in your area, use our Interactive Map.
Fires of note:
Red Lake 99 – northeast of Poplar Hill
- Red Lake 99 is 30,602 hectares in size and is not under control.
- A weather station at Poplar Hill First Nation, to the west of the fire area, recorded 22mm of overnight rainfall, Aug. 12. More rain is in the forecast for the fire area this week.
- Low fire behaviour is helping 3 crews make good progress on ongoing firefighting priorities.
Northeast Region
Updated: August 12, 2025 - 6:05 p.m. EDT
There were no new wildland fires confirmed by the evening of August 12.
There are 16 active fires in the Northeast region; One is under control, 1 is being held, 3 are not under control, and 11 are being observed.
The fire hazard varies from low to high across the Northeast region. Areas south of North Bay are experiencing primarily a high to extreme fire hazard.
To view the fire hazard conditions in your area, use our Interactive Map.
NOTAM - Haliburton 18, 19 and Outside Fire Region 1
A NOTAM is in effect in the area of wildland fires Haliburton 18, 19 and Outside Fire Region 1.
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.
Contact information
Northeast Region
Evan Lizotte
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.
For highway conditions, including road closures:
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 2025 fire season, as they compare to the 2024 season and to the 10-year average.
- 467fires in 2025
- 272fires in 2024
- 57810-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: