Fire River (Ontario) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of the Fire River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Algoma |
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| Main source | Nameibin Lake Moorehouse Township 395 m (1,296 ft) 48°38′59″N 84°01′00″W / 48.64972°N 84.01667°W |
| River mouth | Missinaibi River Ericson Township 260 m (850 ft) 48°52′08″N 83°21′06″W / 48.86889°N 83.35167°W |
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| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
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The Fire River is a cool river located in the Algoma District in northeastern Ontario, Canada. It's part of a huge water system that eventually flows into James Bay. The Fire River is like a smaller stream that joins a bigger one called the Missinaibi River.
The River's Journey
The Fire River starts its journey at a place called Nameibin Lake. This lake is also where a smaller river, the Little Fire River, joins in. From Nameibin Lake, the river flows mostly southeast.
Then, it takes a turn and heads northeast when it reaches Makadawa Lake. It keeps flowing northeast through different areas. One of these areas is Hook Township, where another river, the Nebotik River, adds its water to the Fire River.
Passing by the Railway
As the Fire River continues its path, it flows alongside the Canadian National Railway's main train line. This is a very busy railway! It's used by long freight trains carrying goods and also by the Canadian passenger train, which takes people on long trips across the country.
The river then passes by a small settlement and railway stop also named Fire River. It continues its journey northeast into Ericson Township. Finally, it enters Missinaibi Provincial Park before reaching its end. Here, the Fire River flows into the larger Missinaibi River. The Missinaibi River then flows into the Moose River, which eventually empties into James Bay.
Protected Area
A part of the Fire River, up to where it crosses the main train line, is inside the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve. This is a special protected area where wildlife is safe.
Rivers That Join In
Many smaller streams and rivers, called tributaries, flow into the Fire River, adding to its water. Here are some of them:
- Puskuta Creek (joins from the left side)
- Dishnish Creek (joins from the left side)
- Nebotik River (joins from the right side)
- Mildred Creek (joins from the left side)
- Woodosgoon Creek (joins from the right side)
- Gay Creek (joins from the right side)
- Nameibin Lake (where the river starts)
- Little Fire River (flows into Nameibin Lake)
