The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources reported two new wildfires in the Northeast Region on Sunday, adding to an already active fire situation. Sudbury 10, a 0.2-hectare fire on the north shore of Agnew Lake, and Timmins 12, a 0.5-hectare fire southwest of Kaneki Lake, are both not under control. Meanwhile, the large Timmins 9 fire, first confirmed on May 31, has been remapped at 3,154 hectares and remains out of control, according to the Ministry.

Timmins 9 surpasses 3,100 hectares amid a drying trend

The Timmins 9 fire, which has been burning since late May, has grown rapidly due to favorable fire weather. The Ministry reports that 15 Ontario FireRanger crews and a 20-person Incident Management Team are dedicated to this fire.. Bucketing helicopters are supporting ground crews, while heavy equipment builds control lines in priority zones. Warm and dry weather is returning to the area, marking the start of a drying trend expected to last for the next two days, which increases fire danger and challenges suppression efforts.

Sudbury 10 and Timmins 12: small but uncontrolled new blazes

The two new fires, Sudbury 10 and Timmins 12, are both less than one hectare but are listed as not under control. Their proximity to Agnew Lake and Kaneki Lake, respectively, raises concerns for recreational areas. The Ministry has not indicated what caussed these fires, but the active fire danger across much of the region is high to extreme. According to the report, there are now seven active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, with three not under control, two being held, and two under control.

Travel ban covers four roads and trails near Gogama

In response to the escalating situation, the Ministry invoked Emergency Area Order EAO 2026-003, effective June 2, 2026. The order prohibits travel and use of the Gogama Unit Road from Highway 144 northbound to the Pineland Road intersection, the trail behind the Old Vagabond restaurant leading to the Gogama Unit Road, the Kenetogami Lake Road off Highway 144, and the Tatachikapika Lake Road off Highway 144. These measures, the Ministry says, are crucial to ensure firefighter and public safety and to prevent hindrnce to suppression operations.

What a drying trend means for the next 48 hours

The Ministry notes that warm and dry weather is returning to the Timmins 9 area, beginning a drying trend expected to last two days. This could increase fire behavior and challenge containment efforts. The public is advised to stay informed via official channels and to exercise caution with outdoor burning, which must follow Ontario's Outdoor Burning Regulations. The Ministry emphasizes that everyone has a role in preventing wildfires. As of Sunday, it is unclear whether additional crews will be assigned to the smaller fires or if more restrictions will be needed if the drying trend persists.