Fire Danger Rating Set to High for all of Muskoka

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FIRE DANGER RATING UPDATE WILL COME INTO EFFECT AS OF THURSDAY JULY 2, 2026 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED (NOT TUESDAY JUNE 30, 2026).

The Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs has set the fire danger rating to high for all of Muskoka. 

• Small, recreational, open-air fires are permitted in Bracebridge between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m.
• No daytime burning is permitted. 

When having an open-air fire, please practice safety first.

• Ensure your fire is at least six metres (20 feet) from any adjacent properties, structures, trees or anything that can burn and is a maximum of 61 cm (2 feet) wide;
• Never leave a fire unattended;
• Do not use aerosols of accelerants on a fire, such as gasoline.  These substances are unpredictable, can explode and ignite surrounding areas;
• Only dry wood can be burned.  Do not burn any grass, yard waste or green wood;
• There must be an immediately accessible and adequate supply of water and tolls available to extinguish a fire;
• Make sure the fire is out completely before leaving the site;
• Keep your distance. Children, pets and adults should stay a safe distance away; and 
• In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.

In Bracebridge, recreational open-air fires are permitted between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. in all four of Bracebridge’s fire zones in accordance with the Burning Control By-Law until October 31. Daytime burning and slash pile burning is not permitted during this timeframe. 

The Muskoka-wide fire danger rating system is in effect from April 1 to October 31 and is monitored by the Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs, in consultation with Ministry of Natural Resources. 

For more information on the current fire danger rating, visit bracebridge.ca/firedangerrating or call 1-877-847-1577.