Fire Rating

Residents and visitors are urged to continue taking necessary precautions to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Click here to learn about being FireSmart at home.

New Rating (MODERATE) – what this means:

• Daytime burning (8 a.m. until 6 p.m.) is permitted with a valid open-air fire permit
• Small, confined fires are permitted in the evening (6 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning) without a permit, use caution with fires 

To purchase a Burn Permit and learn more about the Fire Danger Ratings, visit: Fire Rating

For more information on fire and emergency services in Muskoka Lakes visit: Fire and Emergency Services

As always in an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

Residents and visitors are urged to continue taking necessary precautions to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Click here to learn about being FireSmart at home.

New Rating (HIGH) – what this means:

• Daytime burning is prohibited, including all contractor fires
• All current open-air fire permits are suspended, and no new permits will be issued
• Fireworks are strictly prohibited, and any display firework permits are void
• Small, confined fires are permitted in the evening (6 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning) without a permit, use extreme caution with fires 

For more information on fire and emergency services in Muskoka Lakes visit: Fire and Emergency Services

As always in an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

The Wildland Fire Season runs annually from April 1 to October 31. Fire prevention is a shared responsibility. Be FireSmart, follow local Burning By-law 2023-034, and help keep Muskoka Lakes safe.

The Fire Danger Rating in the Township of Muskoka Lakes has been lowered from HIGH to MODERATE, effective August 27, 2025. 

The Fire Danger Rating in the Township of Muskoka Lakes has been downgraded from EXTREME to HIGH, effective August 21, 2025. 

The Fire Danger Rating in the Township of Muskoka Lakes has increased from HIGH to EXTREME, effective today. NO fires of any type are permitted. NO fireworks are allowed. All current fire permits are suspended.

The Fire Danger Rating in the Township of Muskoka Lakes has increased from MODERATE to HIGH, effective July 31, 2025.