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 Minden Hills, Algonquin Highlands, 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.

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