Outdoor Burning

The current fire danger is currently set at low.

Small fires are permitted in most areas of Muskoka and daytime burning restrictions have been lifted as of October 31, 2024.

Consult with your local by-law department for outdoor burning regulations in your municipality.

The Muskoka Fire Chiefs wish to thank everyone for their continued support.

Muskoka fire danger rating definitions

The Muskoka Fire Danger Rating is determined using the Fire Weather Index (FWI), an internationally used method for determining the risk of fires in open air. It uses factors such as the relative humidity, temperature, previous 24-hour rain amount, wind directions and wind speed in combination with the forest fuel type and loads to determine the risk of the forest to certain fire types. From this calculation the Forest Fire Danger Rating is made in consultation with the Fire Chiefs of the six area municipalities and the Ministry of Natural Resources.

The Muskoka Fire Season runs April 1 to October 31 each year and the rating is verified daily and updated whenever the rating changes.

Low

• Campfires for cooking and heat only

Moderate

• Fires for cooking and heat when there are no other sources
• Extra care is required for all burning

High

• Avoid campfires
• Use extreme caution with all fires

Extreme

• Total fire ban
• No burning at any time
• Includes charcoal BBQs
• Fireworks are banned

Report a concern

• Emergencies 9-1-1 which include out-of-control burning

• After hours reporting, contact by-law at 705-789-6421 ext. 3039 or 3041

• Reporting during a ban, contact the Town of Huntsville By-law department

More about burning

Further information is available:

• Outdoor Burning By-law
• Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire department