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: June 27, 2025 - 6:25 p.m. CDT
New fires
There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of June 27.
- Red Lake 36 (RED036) is located approximately 3.5 kilometres north of Poplar Hill First Nation. The 4.0-hectare fire is not under control. FireRanger crews and 2 waterbombers with a birddog have been actioning the fire through the afternoon and evening of June 27.
At the time of this update there are 22 active wildland fires in the Northwest Region. Of those fires, 4 are not under control, 5 are under control and 13 are being observed.
The wildland fire hazard in the Northwest Region ranges from low to extreme. In the southern parts of the Thunder Bay and Nipigon sectors, the hazard is primarily low to moderate. However, the hazard increases moving north and west, with areas of extreme hazard in the Far North, particularly in the Red Lake and Sioux Lookout sectors.
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 remains not under control at 194,127 hectares in size.
- Fire behaviour increased today, with interior areas of the fire seeing torching and some intermittent crowning in remote areas.
- Red Lake 12 currently has 28 firefighting crews assigned to three divisions on the fire’s south and eastern perimeters. Crews are supported by 18 helicopters, including four heavy helicopters with increased bucketing capacity.
- Crews patrolled for smokes and hotspots throughout the southern and eastern sections of the fire today.
- Helicopters bucketed on areas of the fire with higher fire behaviour today.
- Rainfall is expected over the weekend starting on Saturday with around 5-10 mm of rain. There is rain in the forecast for Sunday to Tuesday as well.
NOTAM - Red Lake 12
A NOTAM is in effect in the area of wildland fire Red Lake 12.
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.
Sioux Lookout 18 – Cat Lake First Nation
- Sioux Lookout 18 measures 23,648 hectares and continues to exhibit minimal fire behavior.
- Residents in the community of Cat Lake may have noted smoke on Friday afternoon, this was being generated by nearby fire Sioux Lookout 30, which is being observed.
- A drying trend continues into Saturday.
- FireRanger crews have been patrolling the east flank, up to 400 feet into the perimeter.
- Equipment slinging operations continued today on the west flank as fire crews worked with helicopters to transport equipment to Cat Lake First Nation Airport.
- A cold front is expected to move into the area early Saturday evening, bringing the possibility for 5-10 mm of precipitation.
NOTAM - Nipigon 5
A NOTAM is in effect in the area of wildland fire Nipigon 5.
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.
Northeast Region
Updated: June 27, 2025 - 6:30 p.m. EDT
There were no new fires discovered in the Northeast Region today.
There are currently 3 active fires in the Northeast; one is under control, and two are being observed.
The fire hazard is high to extreme across the far north of the province while the central and southern section of the Northeast Region is a mixture of low to moderate fire hazard.
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
Sioux Lookout 18 information
Isabelle Chenard
Fire Information Officer
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For air quality in your area, please visit:
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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.
- 232fires in 2025
- 122fires in 2024
- 23310-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: