Total Fire and Firework Ban in effect!
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Total Fire and Firework Ban is in effect for the Township of North Kawartha as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice.
All forms of open-air burning are strictly prohibited (not allowed) during a total fire and firework ban:
Campfires, of all sizes
Brush burning, of all means
Cooking Fires, of all means
Wood cooking equipment
Charcoal Barbecues
Charcoal or wood smokers.
Propane or naphtha Gas cooking equipment with shutoff mechanisms and electric cooking equipment are permitted/allowed during a total fire and firework ban within the Township of North Kawartha.
All active burn permits are immediately suspended, and no new permits will be issued until the total fire and firework ban has been formally lifted.
For further information and ongoing updates, please visit the Township Fire Ban webpage at: https://www.northkawartha.ca/living-here/burn-permit/
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Peterborough County has issued a total fire ban across all townships due to extremely dry conditions and high wildfire risk.
Residents and visitors are reminded that the Township of North Kawartha has had a total fire and firework ban in effect since August 5, 2025, and it remains in place.
The Council of North Kawartha has appointed a Short-term Rental Advisory Committee to examine matters related to short-term rentals (STRs) within the Township. Members of the public are welcome to observe or share their input, either in person at the meeting, virtually via Zoom, or by submitting written comments
As of Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the outdoor water bottle filling station at the North Kawartha Community Centre (340 McFadden Road, Apsley) is temporarily closed due to facility operations.
Water is available at the Glen Alda Community Centre (3723 County Road 620) or for purchase at Sayers Foods (132 Burleigh Street).
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