Complete fire ban in effect in Ramara Township as of Aug. 7

By: Press Release

Fire-Rating-Extreme
Extreme Fire Risk: No Burning Permitted.

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.