Fire Department News

On October 14th, the department was requested by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) to assist with a wildland fire on Stephenson Road 2. The fire covered approximately 2 acres. Firefighters worked alongside MNRF crews on the first day and then continued suppression and overhaul efforts on their own for the following two days. The fire was fully extinguished, and no structures were threatened.

On October 7, 2025, at approximately 4:20 a.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Delbrooke Road in Lake of Bays.

On October 9, 2025, at approximately 12:06 a.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to Muskoka Landing Long Term Care for an activated fire alarm.

On October 1, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on West Street South in Huntsville.

The Township of Lake of Bays invites residents to attend an Open House at the Port Cunnington Fire Station on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. 

On August 28 and 29, the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to two reported house fires in Huntsville and Port Cunnington. Smoke alarms alerted residents, who evacuated safely. One case was traced to a furnace wire. The Fire Department urges yearly furnace inspections and safe heating practices.

The Muskoka Fire Danger Rating has been reduced to HIGH following recent rainfall across the region. While conditions have improved, the risk of wildfire remains elevated, and residents are reminded to use caution.

Joint Release (Lake of Bays/Huntsville) - On July 28, 2025, following the direction of the Lake of Bays Council, the Township of Lake of Bays provided the Town of Huntsville with notice of their decision to conclude the shared Fire Department Administration Service Agreement.

(Huntsville/Lake of Bays) – Due to the quickly accelerating dry conditions, as of August 7, 2025, the Muskoka Fire Chiefs have issued a total fire ban. The fire danger rating is now set to extreme for Huntsville and Lake of Bays. Under a total fire ban all outdoor burning is prohibited, including charcoal barbeques and fireworks.

The Muskoka Fire Danger Rating has been elevated to HIGH due to increasingly dry conditions and limited rainfall across the region. With no rain in the forecast, the risk of wildfire remains serious.