Where are the fires in Ontario right now?
There are currently no active fires in the region. The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region. For up to date forest fire hazard conditions in your area, see the interactive fire map.
How many forest fires are burning in Ontario?
Eleven active forest fires are currently burning in Northeastern Ontario, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forest Fire Management reports.
Where are the forest fires in Northwestern Ontario?
The majority of the fires, 31, are located in the Sioux Lookout district, with 24 in the Red Lake district.
Where are the forest fires burning in Northwestern Ontario?
A restricted fire zone remains in effect in the Kenora, Fort Frances, Dryden and Thunder Bay (excluding Wabakimi Provincial Park) districts, and portions of the Sioux Lookout and Red Lake districts, AFFES said. Outdoor burning is prohibited in those areas.
How do I find a forest fire on Google Earth?
First, download the latest active fire data from NASA. Next, drag and drop the KMZ into Google Earth Pro. As you can see above, the latest forest fires will pop up with fire symbols. If you want to see a snapshot of the fire, your best chance is using a Landsat scene from the USGS Earth Explorer.
Where are the Northern Ontario fires?
Due to the high to extreme forest fire hazard, the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry is maintaining a Restricted Fire Zone in Fort Frances District and southern portions of Kenora and Dryden Districts. The Restricted Fire Zone is in effect until further notice.
Are there any active forest fires in Ontario?
There are no active fires in the region. The fire hazard is low across the Northeast Region. For up to date forest fire hazard conditions in your area, see the interactive fire map. The next update will be published during the 2021 fire season
How many wildland fires are there in Canada?
The wildland fire hazard is high to extreme in all sectors across the northwest region today. To see the fire hazard near you, consult the interactive fire map. At the time of this update there are 66 active fires across the region.
Where is Dryden 55 forest fire in Ontario?
Dryden 55 was located west of Melgund Lake, approximately 10 kilometres east of Dinorwic. The 0.1 hectare fire has been called out. The wildland fire hazard is high to extreme in all sectors across the northwest region today. To see the fire hazard near you, consult the interactive fire map.
Where can I find information on wildfires?
Available for MODIS only. Large Incidents – Location and intelligence information of large wildfire incidents currently being tracked by the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) and Canadian provincial and territorial fire management agencies.