Municipality of Sioux Lookout

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AVIATION FOREST FIRE MANAGEMENT

Welcome to the Aviation Forest Fire Management page:

Here you will find specific information on the current forest fire situation and forest fire hazard in the Sioux Lookout area.

West Fire Region Situation Update

Forest Fire Statistics and current Fire Hazard in your area

Current West Fire Region Statistics

Under the Forest Fires Prevention Act the period from April 1st to October 31st of every year is designated as a fire season. During this time there are specific regulations that must be followed that pertain to all outdoor fires. The Forest Fires Prevention Act and its regulations are aimed at reducing forest fires and ensuring for public safety.

Follow the links below to find out how you can prevent forest fires

• Safe Burning
• Be FireSmart
• Restricted Fire Zones

Contact Information

Contacts your local Fire Management Headquarters for further information.

Sioux Lookout Fire Management Headquarters
237 Highway 72
PO Box 309, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A6
Phone: (807) 737-1145 / Fax (807) 737-3530

To report a forest fire in Northwestern Ontario call –1-888-284-3473 or 310-FIRE

Visit our internet site at http://affm.mnr.gov.on.ca/