Total Fire Ban in Haliburton County Lifted

For Immediate Release
Thursday, August 28, 2025
8 A.M.
Release #JFS-25-02
Subject: Total Fire Ban in Haliburton County Lifted

With recent rainfall, effective immediately on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, the total fire ban that was enacted throughout the County of Haliburton on Aug. 5 has been lifted. This means that outdoor nighttime burning is once again permitted between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. in the townships of Algonquin Highlands, Minden Hills, Highlands East and Dysart et al.

The fire season extends until Oct. 31 and daytime burning between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. remains prohibited until then. Please ensure all fires are fully extinguished and never leave a fire unattended.

Any questions about the lifting of the ban or burning regulations can be directed to your local municipal fire department.

Contact Information:

Mike French
Fire Chief
Algonquin Highlands Fire Services 705-706-0010
mfrench@algonquinhighlands.ca

Dan Chumbley
Fire Chief
Municipality of Dysart et al 705-457-2126
dchumbley@dysartetal.ca

Don Kruger
Fire Chief
Township of Minden Hills 705-286-1202, Ext. 560
dkruger@mindenhills.ca

Chris Baughman
Fire Chief
Municipality of Highlands East 705-448-2981, Ext. 428
cbaughman@highlandseast.ca