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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. 

Exercise caution with all open flames. Always have adequate water and tools available to extinguish your fire if needed and never leave a fire unattended.

For tips on protecting your home and property from wildfire, visit FireSmart.ca

In these Council and Committee Highlights you will find a monthly digest of featured news and updates coming out of the Council and Committee meetings.

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 

To 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

(NEW) Non-Emergency Phone: 705-909-0001 | In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.