Fire Danger Ratings for August 6, 2026
As of 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, a snapshot from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) shows a moderate to low fire danger rating for the east coast of Georgian Bay and the north channel. The municipality of Killarney issued a TOTAL FIRE BAN earlier this week, so please check local conditions before you burn.
Forest fire season runs from May 1 through October 31 in Ontario so it is important to remain vigilant! Please continue to check with and adhere to your municipality’s fire danger ratings and local burn restrictions as overall fire danger can change rapidly.
Local Fire Ratings
The color of the municipality’s name indicates its current fire danger level. Please click on the municipality’s name below to visit the municipal website for full details on allowable activities and specific burn restrictions.
As of 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 6 2026, local municipalities are reporting the following:
GBA monitors and reports on the MNRF Fire Danger ratings and municipal restrictions for the east coast of Georgian Bay and north channel every Thursday from May 1 through October 31 to provide you with the latest information before your weekend.