Forest Fires in Areas Around Haliburton County - August 11, 2025
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Update: Monday, August 11, 2025
The County of Haliburton and local member municipalities continue to monitor updates on active forest fires in the areas around Haliburton County.
• Haliburton 16 (HAL016) is 4.5 hectares and under control
• Haliburton 17 (HAL017) is 1.6 hectares and under control
• Haliburton 18 (HAL018) is 12.8 hectares and not under control
• Haliburton 19 (HAL019) is 27 hectares and not under control
(Information available as of 12:20 p.m. on Monday, August 11th)
These fires are identified by the prefixes Haliburton and HAL representing the Ministry of Natural Resource's Haliburton Fire Management Area, but are located in Kawartha Lakes and Hastings County. There are currently no active forest fires identified by the MNRF in Haliburton County.
For more information, please view the Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Fire Info Map. This map changes in real time throughout the day to reflect up-to-date weather information: https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/.../index.html...
The County of Haliburton is in contact with the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ontario Provincial Police and other partners, and will share information as it becomes available.
Please follow City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Provincial Police - Central Region and Ontario Forest Fires for more information.
A full update posted today from the City of Kawartha Lakes is available here: https://www.facebook.com/cityofkawarthalakes/posts/pfbid025iXYE48TgWMmVZqf6jy3pn7rfW1J3pjPxgD91YPkViJuh1dYhz7tjXUX1UyummfKl
Excerpt: "As of Monday August 11, 2025, 27 hectares of forest remain actively burning in the Burnt River area. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) confirms that seven fire crews are working to contain the fire. An air attack was conducted yesterday and is available today if required. Crews are making headway, however, hot and dry conditions persist, and potential for wind could worsen the situation. The public is requested to please avoid the area to allow emergency vehicles and personnel to access the area ... No evacuation is necessary at this time."
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Within Haliburton County:
A total fire ban throughout the County of Haliburton has been in effect since noon on Tuesday, August 5th. This includes the townships of Algonquin Highlands, Dysart et al, Highlands East and Minden Hills. This means no outdoor burning or use of fireworks, torches, or charcoal barbecues any time of day or night.
For more information visit: https://www.haliburtoncounty.ca/.../county-wide-fire-ban...
In Ontario, a flashing green light means a volunteer firefighter is enroute to an emergency in their personal vehicle. When you see a flashing green light on a vehicle, pull over and allow the vehicle to pass if safe to do so.
If heading south: As of 10:40 a.m. Monday, August 11th, County Road 49 is closed between County Road 121 and Burys Green Road. Emergency crews are responding to an active forest fire at County Road 49 and County Road 121 near Burnt River in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The public is asked to avoid the area in order to not impede the work of firefighters.
For information about road closures, please visit https://511on.ca/
Environment Canada has issued an extended heat warning for the County of Haliburton from August 9th (Saturday) through to August 11th (Monday). Please be aware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses, and check in on neighbours and family, particularly those who may be at higher risk.
For more information: https://www.hkpr.on.ca/.../extended-heat-warning-issued.../
How to Help:
- It is illegal to fly a drone within nine kilometres of a wildland fire. Doing so disrupts air traffic, putting the lives of pilots and fire crews at risk. Learn more at https://ontario.ca/Drones
- Waterbombers might be active in the area. You can help fight forest fires by staying clear of waterbombers. When waterbombers approach a body of water, move close to the shore so they can perform their scoop safely and effectively. If encroaching watercraft on a lake or river pose a safety hazard, waterbombers will not scoop. This can cause delays in effectively and efficiently suppressing a nearby wildland fire, which could put the safety of the public, firefighters, and other emergency service personnel at risk. Learn more at https://www.ontario.ca/.../drones-waterbombers-restricted...
To proactively protect your property from wildland fires, please find more information about the FireSmart program here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/firesmart
Image courtesy of City of Kawartha Lakes