Four active fires burn in the region

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services 
Northeast Fire Region 
June 6, 2024
Time of Report – 17:45

Northeast Region    

There were no new wildland fires confirmed by end of day on Thursday, June 6. There are currently four active wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region.

• Cochrane 8 (COC008) is a 35 hectare fire that is being observed. This fire is located about 57.5 kilometres northwest of Moosonee.
• Cochrane 9 (COC009) is a 2572 hectare fire that is not under control. This fire is located about 3 kilometres east of Parson Lake and 8 kilometres west of the Quebec border. Five crews are committed to this fire.
• Cochrane 10 (COC010) is a 2.5 hectare fire located roughly 40 kilometres west of Attawapiskat. It is under control.
• North Bay 5 (NOR005) is under control. This 106 hectare wildland fire is located about 3 kilometres southeast of Cobalt.

The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Fire Region except for the Muskokas and north of Lake Abitibi through to the James Bay coast northwest of Fort Albany where the fire hazard is moderate to high.

Help fight forest fires: Stay clear of waterbombers

When waterbombers approach a body of water, move close to the shore so they can perform their scoop safely. A waterbomber will not scoop from a lake or river if encroaching watercraft pose a safety hazard. Be safe, stay clear of waterbombers.

No Drone Zone: Be safe, stay clear of forest fires

Flying drones around forest fires is both dangerous and illegal. When you fly a drone near a forest fire, you can put the lives of pilots, firefighters and other emergency personnel at risk. Be safe, stay clear of forest fires.

Report a Wildland Fire

To report a wildland fire located north of the French and Mattawa rivers, please dial 310-FIRE. To report a wildland fire located south of the French or Mattawa Rivers, please dial 9-1-1.

For tips on preventing wildland fires and information on the current fire situation, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) in English and French: @ONforestfires and @ONfeudeforet. For more information about the current wildland fire situation, visit www.ontario.ca/forestfire.