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 8, 2025 - 6:05 p.m. CDT
New fires
One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 8:
- Sioux Lookout 53 (SLK053) is a remote fire, located approximately 6.5 kilometres southeast of Hisson Lake and 23.3 kilometres northwest of Whitestone Lake. The 50.0-hectare fire is currently being observed.
At the time of this update there 47 active fires in the Northwest Region. Among them, 8 fires are not under control, 2 are being held, 10 fires are under control, and 27 fires are being observed.
The wildland fire hazard is low to moderate through the Fort Frances, Dryden and Thunder Bay fire management sectors as well as the southern half of the Nipigon sector. Through the remainder of the Region the hazard is high with an area of extreme hazard spanning the central Red Lake 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 8, 2025 - 6:15 p.m. EDT
Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 8:
- Cochrane 13 (COC013)is located 38 kilometres east of the community of Peawanuck, is 50 hectares in size and is being observed.
- Cochrane 14 (COC014) is 52 hectares in size and located 13 kilometres northeast of the Poplar River. This fire is being observed.
At the time of this update there are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Among them, 1 is under control and 7 are being observed.
The wildland fire hazard is a mixture of low to moderate across the central and southern section of the region and is high across the northern section of the Northeast Region.
To view the 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
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.
- 316fires in 2025
- 135fires in 2024
- 30710-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: