Extreme forest fire hazards in parts of the northeast, 2 fires not under control
CTV
As of Sunday evening, there were 20 active wildfires in northeastern Ontario.
As of Sunday evening, there were 20 active wildfires in northeastern Ontario. Two fires are not yet under control, two fires are being held and 16 are being observed.
The largest fire which is not under control is Hearst 8. The fire measured 84 hectares as of Sunday evening and is located northern region of Nagagamisis Provincial Park approximately 35 kilometers northwest of the community of Constance Lake.
"Four crews of fire rangers are dedicated to this fire and are currently receiving air attack support from 2 CL-415 waterbombers guided by an air attack officer in a birddog aircraft," said Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry (MNRF) officials in an update Sunday evening.
All 16 fires in the Cochrane district are being observed – with Cochrane 9 burning since June 2 and now measuring more than 6,000 hectares.
“Cochrane 9, is now being observed,” said said the ministry’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) officials on social media earlier this season.
“Initially very active, it has seen many bouts of significant rain. This Far North fire is now being monitored to allow the natural ecological benefits of fire on the landscape.”
