Fire Department News

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. 

(Huntsville/Lake of Bays) (July 7^th, 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.

(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.

On June 18, 2025, firefighters from the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to two separate fire-related incidents: one burn complaint and one uncontrolled burn. Crews from Station 1 in Huntsville were dispatched to both scenes.

The Muskoka Fire Danger Rating has been lowered to MODERATE. Small fires are permitted in most areas of Muskoka keeping in mind that NO DAYTIME BURNING is allowed. Fire must be under constant supervision and control from time of lighting until it is totally extinguished

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is reminding residents to use extreme caution with all outdoor flames and to take proactive steps around their properties as the wildfire risk in our area continues to grow.

The Muskoka Fire Danger Rating has been elevated to HIGH due to increasingly dry conditions and several recent wildland fires in the region. With warm weather and low humidity, the risk of wildfire is serious.