HIGH TEMPERATURES PROMPT MUSKOKA FIREFIGHTERS TO POST ‘HIGH’ FIRE DANGER RATING ACROSS DISTRICT

MUSKOKA — A fire danger rating of high has been called by local fire departments across Muskoka this week.

What you need to know:

  • All current open-air fire permits are suspended
  • Daytime burning and fireworks are prohibited
  • Evening burning (6pm-8am) is permitted with extreme caution

Local conditions are being actively monitored by the Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs and MNR. Further updates will be shared as appropriate.

Learn more about being fire safety in your home from your local fire department and at www.firesmartcanada.ca

Find the official notice on our website here: https://www.muskokalakes.ca/…/fire-danger-rating-set…/

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Firefighters have already been called out to local wild fires as seasonal temperatures have begun to rise significantly in late May. With more expected throughout the weekend with summer-like weather here now.