The MNRF also confirmed "Chapleau 1" yesterday - located about six kilometres east of Chapleau and less than a kilometre south of Gallagher Lake - though it now listed as "being held" at 2.3 hectares in size.
Mayor Ryan Bignucolo expressed optimism after an update from the Ministry yesterday.
The Township of Chapleau has, however, banned outdoor fires in the community due to "current hot dry conditions and extreme fire hazard".