Three blazing forest fires currently ravaging the northeastern district
As of Wednesday, three active wildland fires persist in the Northeast Region of Ontario, according to a daily update from Ontario Forest Fires.
- Cochrane 2: This uncontrolled eight-hectare fire is situated approximately 5 kilometers northwest of the Attawapiskat Airport.
- Chapleau 5: This 0.4-hectare wildfire is under control, approximately one kilometer east of the north end of Missisagi River Provincial Park.
- Chapleau 6: This fire, which covered 0.1 hectares, has been extinguished. It was located one kilometer north of Shiners Lake.
- Timmins 4: This 0.3-hectare fire is currently under control, approximately one kilometer east of Kasasway Lake.
No new wildland fires were discovered in the region on Wednesday evening.
The fire hazard remains high across most of the northeast region, with pockets of extreme hazard near Sudbury, Kirkland Lake, Cochrane, and across the far north along the Hudson Bay to the Manitoba border, the update indicated.
For detailed insight into the fire hazard conditions in the area, visit the interactive forest fire map.
To report any wildland fire north of the French and Mattawa rivers, dial 310-FIRE. To report a wildland fire south of the French or Mattawa Rivers, call 911.
For further information on the current wildland fire situation in the region, click here.
[1] Ontario Forest Fires daily update, May 29, 2025[5] Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Fire Hazard map, May 29, 2025
The weather conditions in the environmental-science field, particularly in the Northeast Region of Ontario, are of high concern due to the ongoing wildland fires. It's essential to stay updated on news about the wildfires in Ontario, as they may impact nearby areas such as provincial parks or lakes, like the Missisagi River Provincial Park or Kasasway Lake.
