The Ministry of Natural Resources’ interactive fire map is showing a new wildfire Northeast of Huntsville, just North of Hwy 60 in Algonquin Park.

This fire, first reported at about 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, has not yet been brought under control. It is just 0.1 hectares in size.

To view the fire hazard conditions in your area, use the Ministry’s Interactive Map .

Please stay away from areas experiencing wildfires in order to allow crews to access the areas safely and without delays. Authorities also warn that it is illegal to fly drones within nine kilometres of a forest fire for the safety of firefighters and pilots.

A total fire ban remains in effect in Muskoka until further notice. That means:

No open-air fires of any kind are permitted at any time, including for cookin

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