Complete fire ban in effect in Ramara Township as of Aug. 7
Immediate Release
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.
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Media Contact
Melissa Gowanlock
Manager of Communications & Community Experience
705-484-5374 ext.322
mgowanlock@ramara.ca
Contact Us
Corporation of the Township of Ramara
2297 Highway 12, PO Box 130, Brechin, ON, L0K 1B0
T. 705-484-5374
E. ramara@ramara.ca
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