A new forest fire in the Sault Ste. Marie region has been confirmed. Sault Ste Marie 8 is a 0.4 hectare fire that is not under control. It is located about one kilometre northwest of White Bear Lake, about 200 kilometres northeast of Sault Ste. Marie and northwest of Elliot Lake. There are currently 17 active wildfires across the Northeast Region, with the other 16 classified as under observation. Hotter, drier temperatures increase the threat of wildfires. Most of the region currently has moderate to high fire hazard values, with a few scattered pockets of extreme values east of Wawa. …Heading into the long weekend, Ontario does not have any restricted fire zones in place. The ministry notes that anyone who starts a fire outdoors must take all necessary precautions to tend the fire, keep it under control and make sure it is fully extinguished before leaving the site.