Press Release
Effective April 1, 310-FIRE (3473) is the new, toll-free emergency forest fire phone number across Northern Ontario.
Early detection and reporting are essential to quickly managing forest fires.
Having one number will make it easier and more efficient for Ontarians to report forest fire emergencies.
The number will operate north of the French and Mattawa rivers.
It is not available for satellite phones or from phones outside the province. Calls from these locations should go to local fire departments.
The previous 1-888 forest fire reporting numbers will continue to operate throughout the 2010 fire season to ensure a smooth transition as directories are updated with the new number.
Forest fire season is in effect from April 1-Oct. 31.
People in southern Ontario will continue to call 9-1-1 or their nearest fire department to report a fire.
On average, 2,300 fire incidents are reported to Ministry of Natural Resources forest fire offices each year in Ontario.
