Updated August 20, 2025 @ 4:32pm
Nothing like a good soaking rain.
Those weather events have been few and far between this summer, but there were enough raindrops across the region on Tuesday night that municipalities such as Barrie, Springwater, Oro-Medonte, Collingwood, Innisfil, and elsewhere, have lifted bans on outdoor burning.
In Barrie, the fire danger rating, according to the city, has been reduced from extreme to moderate.
This means:
- Fires are permitted within an approved outdoor solid fuel-burning appliance with a valid OSFBA Permit.
- Open-air burning is permitted with an Open-Air Burn Permit.
As of late Wednesday afternoon, fire bans were still in effect:
- Town of Midland
- Town of Penetanguishene
- Township of Essa
- District of Muskoka
Members of the public should contact their local municipality regarding outdoor fire bans and requirements for burn permits.
Barrie officials remind residents that even with the fire ban lifted, fire safety remains a priority, and be cautious when burning and always follow permit conditions.
For details on burn permits and to check the fire danger rating, visit barrie.ca/BurnPermits. For additional fire safety tips, visit barrie.ca/FireSafety.
