Ontario Emergency Information and Situation Report
Current as of July 15, 2025 6:00 p.m.
Public Safety Canada - Government Operations Centre
GOC Response Level: As of May 29, 2025 the GOC is activated at Level 3 (Coordination of Federal Response) for wildfires. The GOC is also activated at Level 1 (Enhanced Reporting) for flooding.
Province of Ontario - Emergency Management Ontario
The three provincial response levels are routine monitoring, enhanced monitoring, and activation. The provincial response level adopted will depend upon the severity of the emergency and the appropriate type and level of staffing required to monitor and/or respond.
Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) Response Level: Enhanced Monitoring
Active Provincial declarations of emergency: None
- May 31, 2025 - Deer Lake First Nation and Webequie First Nation each declared a state of emergency, as forest fires continue to pose a danger to communities.
- May 8, 2025 - Pikangikum First Nation in northern Ontario has declared a state of emergency due to the critical condition of its water and wastewater systems.
CURRENT OUTLOOK
Heat Warning - Environment Canada
Heat warning continued for:
- City of Toronto, Ont. (043100)
- Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo, Ont. (046430)
- Mississauga - Brampton, Ont. (046620)
- Halton Hills - Milton, Ont. (046630)
- Burlington - Oakville, Ont. (046640)
Humidex values reaching 35 are expected for more than 5 days. A prolonged period of hot and humidity continues. Daytime highs of 31 to 34 degrees Celsius and a humidex of 37 to 42. Overnight lows of 19 to 21 degrees Celsius, providing little relief from the heat.
Continuing through to Thursday.
Air Quality Health Index - Air Quality Ontario
Special Air Quality Statement for Ontario issued jointly by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada. Updated on July 15, 2025, 9:30 am EDT.
Windsor - Leamington - Essex County, Chatham-Kent - Rondeau Park, St. Catharines - Grimsby - Northern Niagara Region, City Of Hamilton, Burlington – Oakville, Sarnia - Petrolia - Western Lambton County, Halton Hills – Milton, Mississauga – Brampton, Vaughan - Richmond Hill – Markham, Pickering - Oshawa - Southern Durham Region, City Of Toronto, Watford - Pinery Park - Eastern Lambton County, Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region, Uxbridge - Beaverton - Northern Durham Region, Fort Severn.
Special Air Quality Statements for other areas of the province were lifted effective July 15, 2025, 1:31 pm EDT.
See local current and forecast maximum AQHI
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Current Special Air Quality Statements and Alerts
Forest Fire Updates - Ministry of Natural Resources
For forest fire updates and information about current forest fire danger, forest fire activity and fire restrictions across Ontario, click here for details.
Social media: forest fire related information and updates FB @ONForestFires X @ONForestFires
Northwest Region
At the time of this update, there are 54 active fires in the Northwest Region. Among them, 17 are not under control, 4 are being held, 6 are under control, and 27 are being observed. The wildland fire hazard is low to moderate across the majority of the Northwest Region, while the Red Lake and Kenora sectors are showing a predominantly moderate to high hazard. Of note, the City of Thunder Bay and surrounding areas; an area located west of Wabigoon Lake; an area located south of Black Sturgeon Lake; as well as Slate Falls Nation and surrounding areas are showing a high hazard this evening.
Fires of note:
- Red Lake 12 - Deer Lake First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation
- Red Lake 62 – Pikangikum First Nation The Ministry of Natural Resources’ Far North District has invoked an Implementation Order now in effect for the purposes of public safety and/or effectual fire suppression, for areas near Red Lake 62 (RED062) Under the Emergency Area Order EAO 2025-011 declared on July 12, 2025.
- Red Lake 40 – North Spirit Lake First Nation
- Red Lake 67 – McDowell Lake First Nation
- Red Lake 72 – east of Poplar Hill
- Sioux Lookout 54 – Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug/Big Trout Lake First Nation
Northeast Region
At the time of this update there are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All 8 fires are being observed. The wildland fire hazard ranges from low to high across the Northeast Region. From Bancroft to Big Cedar, the hazard is extreme.
Ontario's Interactive Fire Map provides the forest fire danger rating as calculated by over 130 weather stations across Ontario's Fire Region. Please note that the map changes throughout the day to reflect up to date weather information.
Ministry of Natural Resources - Ontario Forest Fires
Ontario Flood Map - Flood Forecasting and Warning Program
Provincial flood messages issued by the Surface Water Monitoring Centre:
Provincial Watershed Conditions Statement Issued for Northeast Region by the Surface Water Monitoring Centre of the Ministry of Natural Resources on Tuesday, July 15th, at 2:30 PM
Locally issued flood messages, issued by MNR Districts and Conservation Authorities:
- Hearst Cochrane Kapuskasing - Flood Watch - July 15, 2025
- Minden Parry Sound Bracebridge - Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook - July 15, 2025
- Sault Ste. Marie Region - Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook - July 15, 2025
See Current Flood Information Map
Public Health Advisories
Information Resources by Hazard:
Canadian Wildland Fire Information System (CWFIS)
Government of Canada Wildfire Evacuation Information for Indigenous Peoples
Flooding
Weather Alerts
Environment Canada weather alerts - Ontario
Weather alerts 24/7 from Environment and Climate Change Canada
Additional information resources:
Learn about how emergencies are managed in Ontario including emergency response resources:
Ontario Warnings - EMO Emergency Alerts
Tornadoes
Transportation and critical infrastructure disruption
Cyber Security Threats
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security - Latest Alerts
Recalls, Advisories and Safety Alerts - Government of Canada