Forest fire activity and public safety

Current fire activity

Find current information on forest and wildland fire activity in Ontario.

Drones, waterbombers and restricted airspace

Learn about the safety rules in the airspace around active forest fires and stay safe on Ontario’s waterways.

Interactive fire map

View the new and active fire situation and restricted fire zones.

Report a fire

Report a forest or wildland fire

North of the French and Mattawa Rivers, call 310-FIRE (3473). South of these rivers, call 911.

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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.

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. 310-FIRE (3473)

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

Outdoor fire restrictions and fire prevention

Outdoor fire restrictions

Find out about current outdoor fire restrictions and what restricted fire zones mean for you.

Prevent forest fires

Learn how to prevent forest fires while enjoying outdoor recreational activities.

Know the rules

Learn the rules and regulations for outdoor fires in Ontario.

Burn grass and woody debris safely

Learn how to burn grass and woody debris safely in Ontario.

FireSmart your property

Useful tips to keep your home, cottage and property safe from the impacts of forest and wildland fires.

Industrial operators

Learn about the regulations for industrial operations in and near forested areas.

How we manage wildland fires

Fire management

Learn how Ontario manages and responds to forest and wildland fires.

Join our team

Learn how to qualify and apply for an Ontario FireRanger or other seasonal position.

Wildland fire behaviour

Explore the science behind forest and wildland fires and how fire impacts the ecosystem.

Aviation services

Learn how our aviation services support forest fire suppression and find information for air operators.

Prescribed burns

Find out about upcoming prescribed burns in Ontario.

Emergency preparedness

Learn how to prepare for other emergencies in Ontario, such as a flood.

Contact us

For general information or questions, follow us on Twitter @ONForestFires.