Current Year Forest Fire Perimeters In Ontario

Fire perimeters for this year's forest fires in Ontario, updated every 24 hours during the fire season. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources collects this data, which is illustrative and may not be exact. Reported fire size can fluctuate from day to day as improved information becomes available.

Use Cases

• Analyze daily changes in reported fire size to track growth patterns during the fire season.
• Map fire perimeter locations for situational awareness and resource allocation planning.
• Study the relationship between fire perimeter data and current fire danger zones published on the Forest Fire Info Map.

Strengths

• Data is updated every 24 hours during the fire season for operational relevance.
• Provided by the authoritative Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
• Includes a disclaimer on data use and limitations for responsible application.

Limitations

• Fire perimeters are illustrations and may not be exact to physical locations.
• Perimeters are not captured for every fire and are not captured in real-time, potentially being several days old.
• Data format is HTML, which is not structured for direct analytical use.

Provenance

Source

Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.

Collection Method

Captured depending on available resources and weather conditions; not in real-time.

Time Range

Current year's fire season.

Freshness

Updated daily during fire season; last metadata update was March 25, '26.

Geography

Ontario, Canada.