Ramara, Ont. / Aug. 7, 2025 – Due to extremely dry conditions and lack of precipitation, a complete fire ban is in effect for the Township of Ramara as of Aug. 7, 2025. As a result, no open air burning is allowed.

This includes:

• No campfires
• No bonfires
• No outdoor candles, lanterns, torches
• No fire pits 
• Fires for cooking are only allowed in recognized campgrounds 
• Fireworks are NOT permitted. All fireworks permits are suspended until further notice
• Only a CSA-approved propane or gas appliance with a shut-off and a lid is approved for cooking and shall be turned off when done

We ask residents with a burning complaint to please call 705-484-5374 ext. 253 during regular business hours or call 705-325-5201 after hours.

For more information about the Township of Ramara's Burning By-law and the fire rating, please visit www.ramara.ca/fire.

Melissa Gowanlock 
Manager of Communications & Community Experience 
705-484-5374 ext.322 
mgowanlock@ramara.ca