Todays fire rating is High
Current Fire Rating:High
Within the Township of The Archipelago, Fire Hazard Ratings must be strictly followed. Signs declaring the current hazard rating are posted at several visible locations throughout the Township.
When the Fire Danger Rating is set to HIGH, fires for cooking and personal warmth are considerations provided for under the By-law for campers. This provision is not intended for use by residents or cottagers that have access to contained fuel burning appliances or means to escape the cold.
For additional information on Township fire provisions, please review the Township's Fires and Open Burning By-law and Fireworks By-law.
Fire Rating Legends
- Low
- Moderate
- High
- Extreme
Fire Rating
| Fire Rating |
Fire Rating |
Fire Rating |
Fire Rating |
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 |
 |
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| Low |
Moderate |
High |
Extreme |
LOW and MODERATE FIRE RATINGS:
No person shall start a fire outdoors during the Fire Season (April 1st to October 31st) unless the fire is started not earlier than 6:00 p.m. in the evening, and is extinguished not later than 2:00 a.m. the following day or earlier.
Fire for cooking and warmth permitted
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Fire Danger is SERIOUS
NO OPEN BURNING
except contained campfires for cooking and warmth
FIREWORKS PROHIBITED |
Fire Danger is EXTREMELY HIGH
NO OPEN BURNING
of any kind!
TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED
+
FIREWORKS PROHIBITED |
