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  • Media Release: Fire Destroys One Home on Delbrooke Road

    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.

  • Major Fire Destroys Two Homes on West Street South

    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.

  • Join Us: Port Cunnington Fire Station Open House and Recruitment Event 

    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. 

  • Media Release: Two Incidents of Home Furnaces Causing Smoke

    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.

  • Muskoka Fire Danger Rating Lowered to HIGH

    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 Media Release: Township of Lake of Bays and Town of Huntsville to Establish Independent Fire Departments

    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.

  • Media Release: Huntsville and Lake of Bays Now Under a Fire Ban

    (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.

  • Fire Danger Rating Elevated to High in Lake of Bays

    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. 

  • Smoke Investigation at Huntsville Retirement Home

    (Huntsville/Lake of Bays) (July 7th, 2025) – At approximately 12:21 p.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at a retirement residence on Legacy Lane in Huntsville. Crews from Station 1 Huntsville, Station 3 Hillside, and Station 5 Port Sydney responded with five trucks and 15 firefighters. Huntsville OPP and Muskoka Paramedic Services also attended the scene to provide support.

  • Outdoor Rescues Highlight Need for Preparedness

    (Huntsville/Lake of Bays) – Over the weekend, the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to two separate rescue incidents involving individuals lost in remote areas.


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Township of Lake of Bays
1012 Dwight Beach Rd
Dwight, ON P0A 1H0
Phone: 705-635-2272
Toll-free: 1-877-566-0005
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