The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department would like to remind residents that restrictions on daytime burning are still in effect until October 31. Residents are encouraged to consult the Town of Huntsville’s and the Township of Lake of Bays’ websites for the open air burning by-law BEFORE they burn to ensure any open air burning is conducted safely.
Key highlights of both by-laws include:
- No Daytime Burning from April 1st until October 31st
- No yard waste may be burned. Yard waste includes, but is not limited to, grass, leaves, hedge trimmings, spent flowers, garden plants, weeds, pine needles hay, straw and sawdust.
- No painted wood, pressure treated wood or creosote treated wood may be burned.
- Open air burning must be supervised by a competent adult at all times.
- A hose or other form of fire extinguishing method must be immediately available when conducting any type of open air burning.
- Smoke may not obscure roads or buildings.
- Sparks must not travel to adjacent buildings.
- Clearly defined minimum distances to combustibles and structures must be maintained.
- Fire must be completely extinguished prior to burn site being vacated.
Every owner shall ensure that all open air burning on their land complies with By-law 2008-12 for the Town of Huntsville or By-law 2013-032 for the Township of Lake of Bays. Fines plus costs incurred may apply to anyone who conducts open air burning that does not comply with the open air burning by-law.
For more information please visit huntsville.ca or lakeofbays.on.ca.
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