Total Fire and Firework Ban in effect for the Township of North Kawartha

As of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Township of North Kawartha Emergency Services has issued a Total Fire and Firework Ban, which will remain in effect until further notice.

This ban has been implemented in response to high fire risk conditions and is intended to protect public safety, property and the natural environment.

All forms of open-air burning are strictly prohibited/not allowed throughout the Township during a total fire and firework ban. This includes, but is not limited to:

• 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.

Failure to comply with the Total fire and firework ban is a serious offence.

The township of North Kawartha will provide public notification once the total fire and firework ban has been lifted.

We appreciate the cooperation of all north Kawartha residents and visitors during this period. Your assistant is essential in helping to prevent wildfires and ensure the safety of our community.

For further information and ongoing updates, please visit the Township Fire Ban webpage at:  https://www.northkawartha.ca/living-here/burn-permit/