Fire Hazard Rating
The Fire Departments within the West Parry Sound Area will, again this year, adopt a common Forest Fire Rating System, in an effort to help the residents and visitors to our area better understand the Fire Rating in effect.
LOW No daytime burning is allowed, unless authorized by a Permit (check with Seguin Fire Services)
Approved incinerators and camp fires are allowed
MODERATE No daytime burning is allowed, unless authorized by a Permit (check with Seguin Fire Services)
Approved incinerators and camp fires are allowed
HIGH NO OPEN BURNING, including incinerators. Burn Permits are SUSPENDED
Camp fires for cooking and warmth ONLY are permitted
EXTREME NO OPEN BURNING. Camp fires NOT allowed. ‘Organized Campgrounds’ should contact the Township of Seguin Fire Department (732-4300) to determine their specific requirements.
FIRE BAN TOTAL FIRE BAN – NO OPEN BURNING
Fire Ratings Boards can be found at the following locations:
- Highway #69 at Ray’s Diner
- Rosseau Fire Hall
- Intersection of Oastler Park Drive (formerly Highway #69) and Hunter Drive (formerly Highway #518)
- Orrville at the intersection of Tally Ho/Swords Road and Highway #518
- The following waste transfer sites: Brooks Road, Humphrey, Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport and the Chrsitie Landfill Site
After November 1st and until March 31st burning may be permitted in the day time, provided that the fire is smaller than two metres at the base and the flame is less than two metres in height. The property owner is still liable if the fire is not contained and fire safety practices still apply.