No daytime burning begins

With the warmer weather approaching, it is time to think about the significant impact it has on wildfires – how they start, how aggressively they spread, and how long they burn.

As fire danger ratings change during the summer season, it is important to be aware of the current rating and take precautionary steps to reduce your risk of starting a fire.

Starting April 1, the Muskoka Fire Danger Rating will be set at LOW. While the rating is LOW, daytime burning restrictions are now in place across most of the District.

Daytime Burning Regulations (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

Bracebridge: No Daytime Burning

Gravenhurst: No Daytime Burning

Huntsville: No Daytime Burning

Lake of Bays: No Daytime Burning

Georgian Bay: Permitted with a valid burn permit

Muskoka Lakes: Permitted with a valid burn permit

This is the Forest Fire Danger Rating for Ontario Fire Zone RF27 (District of Muskoka). The Muskoka Fire Season runs from April 1st to October 31st each year. The rating is verified daily and updated whenever the rating changes. 

For complete information on burning in your municipality, please check with your local municipal office at:

The Muskoka Fire Danger Rating is determined using the Fire Weather Index (FWI), an internationally recognized method for assessing the risk of fires in the open air. It uses factors such as relative humidity, temperature, the previous 24-hour rainfall amount, wind direction, and wind speed, in combination with the forest fuel type and load, to determine the forest’s risk to specific 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.

Provided by the Muskoka Fire Chiefs.

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