- Fire must be under constant supervision and control from time of lighting until it is totally extinguished
- Only environmentally friendly products may be burned
- Fires may start easily and spread quickly but there will be minimal involvement of deeper forest fuel layers or larger forest fuels
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Joint Media Release: Township of Lake of Bays and Town of Huntsville to Establish Independent Fire Departments
Fire Department
The Huntsville Lake of Bays Fire Department services both Huntsville and Lake of Bays communities, providing emergency services, fire protection and public education. In addition to fire safety and suppression services, the department also provide motor vehicle accident response, water rescue, and emergency medical response.
Current Fire Danger Rating
The Fire Danger Rating is verified daily and is updated whenever the rating changes as directed by the Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs.
Fire Danger Rating: Moderate (Updated August 27, 2025)
Rating Definitions
- Fire must be under constant supervision and control from time of lighting until it is totally extinguished
- Forest fuels are drying and there is an increased risk of surface fires starting. Carry out any forest activities with caution
- Extreme caution must be taken with all open flames
- Forest fuels are very dry and the fire risk is serious. New fires may start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire suppression efforts.
- Extreme caution must be used in any forest activities
- Total Fire Ban
- No burning, fireworks, or campfires are permitted
- Extremely dry forest fuels. The fire risk is very serious. New fires will start easily, spread rapidly, and challenge fire suppression.
Contact Us
Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department
In case of emergency: Dial 9-1-1
- Non-emergency number: 705-789-5201
- Forest fire rating: 1-877-847-1577
- Fax: 705-787-0306
- Email Fire Department
Fire Hall Headquarters
1 Payne Dr
Huntsville, Ontario
P1H 1X4
