TOTAL FIRE BAN MEANS NO BACKYARD FIRES OR FIREWORKS

MUSKOKA — A millimetre or two of rain today hasn’t put a damper on Muskoka fire chiefs who issued an extreme fire rating.

They say that with a lack of sufficient rainfall and extremely dry conditions, they have issued a total Fire Ban for Muskoka and the Fire Danger Rating is now set at extreme. The total ban on all fires remains until further notice:

No fires of any type are permitted;

No fires are permitted for cooking or warmth;

No fireworks are allowed;

Conditions are being monitored and the ban will remain in effect until sufficient rainfall is received.

Muskoka fire chiefs have issued an extreme fire rating that means absolutely no fires can be lit during the day or night at home or in the bush.