By Marianne Wood, Bruce Peninsula Press
On August 7, 2025 the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula (MNBP) posted a Fire Danger Rating of “High” to their website. At the time of this printing (August 11, 2025) a ‘Fire Ban’ is not currently in place.
The MNBP website states: “The Fire Danger Rating for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula (MNBP) is currently high. No open air burning is allowed without a permit. All fires must have adequate tools and resources to extinguish the fire and must be supervised at all times.
Although the risk level is high, we encourage everyone to burn safely. If you have any questions about safe open-air burning, please contact Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire & Emergency Services.”
Open Air Burning Permits are required for all outdoor fires within the Municipality. Fireworks are not permitted within the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula without a valid Fireworks Permit.
For more details visit www.northbrucepeninsula.ca
