For Immediate Release
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 
12 P.M.
Media Release 25-84 Total Fire Ban in Haliburton County

Subject: Total Fire Ban in Haliburton County

Effective at noon on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025, there will be a total fire ban throughout the County of Haliburton, including the townships of Algonquin Highlands, Minden Hills, Highlands East and Dysart et al. This means no outdoor burning any time of day or night. Bonfires, fireworks, torches and the lighting of charcoal barbecues, as well as any other light sources that use an open flame, are prohibited. Cooking fires are also prohibited. Violating the ban will result in fines.

Propane and gas barbecues may continue to be used. The ban is being implemented through a joint decision of the County’s four Chief Fire Officials due to ongoing hot and dry weather and is supported by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

Contact Information:
Mike French, Fire Chief Algonquin Highlands Fire Services: 705-706-0010 mfrench@algonquinhighlands.ca
Don Kruger, Fire Chief Township of Minden Hills: 705-286-1202, Ext. 560 dkruger@mindenhills.ca
Dan Chumbley, Fire Chief Municipality of Dysart et al: 705-457-2126 dchumbley@dysartetal.ca
Chris Baughman, Fire Chief Municipality of Highlands East: 705-448-2981, Ext. 428 cbaughman@highlandseast.ca