The Gravenhurst Volunteer Fire Department

Burning regulations and guidelines 

Township of Georgian Bay

Open Air Burning Regulations
  • Open air burning in compliance with current forest fire hazard rating as posted.
  • No burning between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daytime.
  • Maximum fire area 2 meters in diameter - 2 meters in height.
  • A clearance of 20 meters from any structure.
  • Fire control tools and water must be available.
  • A competent person must be present to supervise.
  • No burning when strong winds are present.
  • Extinguish the fire before leaving.
  • Use an enclosed incinerator with spark screen where available.
  • Commercial and land clearing require M.N.R. day Burn Permit.
  • You could be assessed for fire fighting cost of an OUT OF CONTROL OPEN AIR FIRE.
For current Forest Fire Hazard Rating
District of Muskoka Burn Information   1-877-847-1577
Township of Georgian Bay Municipal Office  705-538-2337  Ext. 224
1-800-567-0187 Ext. 

TO REPORT AN OUT OF CONTROL OPEN AIR FIRE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BAY CALL 9-1-1

Jim Boswell
Fire Chief
705-538-2765 (office)
705-538-1850 (fax)

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