The Fire Danger Rating has now been set to MODERATE.
Small fires are permitted in most rural areas of Muskoka keeping in mind that NO DAYTIME BURNING is allowed. You must have adequate tools and water to extinguish the fire if the need arises and you must be with your fire at all times. Consult with your local By-law Dept. for outdoor burning regulations in your municipality.
BURK'S FALLS & DISTRICT FIRE DEPARTMENT
162 Main Street, P.O. Box 70, Burk's Falls
Ontario, P0A 1C0
Phone 705.382.4010 / Fax 705.382.2273
Emergency 911
For further information or for a copy of the Open Air Burning and Fee Bylaws contact Armour, Burk's Falls, or Ryerson Municipal Offices. FINES/FEES CHARGED for CONTRAVENTIONS to Open Air Burning By-law is a minimum fine of $300.00 and/or Fees charged $350.00 per hour per Fire Emergency Response Vehicle
LOW
NO DAYTIME BURNING ALLOWED
Open Air Burning and incinerators allowed from 6:00 p.m. in the evening to and/or be completely out by 10:00 a.m. in the morning.
Camp Fires are allowed for cooking and warmth only.
MODERATE
NO DAYTIME BURNING ALLOWED
Open Air Burning and incinerators allowed from to start at 6:00 p.m. in the evening to and/or be completely out by 10:00 a.m. in the morning.
Camp Fires are allowed for cooking and warmth only.
HIGH
NO OPEN BURNING including incinerators and camp fires.
ONLY Enclosed Camp Fires for cooking and warmth.
Enclosed fire by means of brick, stone, metal burn bin no larger than 2 feet/24 inchs.
NO FIREWORKS, INCLUDING SPARKLERS.
EXTREME
COMPLETE BAN NO FIRE WORKS OF ANY KIND INCLUDING SPARKLERS
