Level 1 Fire Ban in Effect

South Frontenac’s Fire Chief, Del Blakney, has declared a Level One Fire Ban in effect starting Wednesday, July 23, 2025. A Level One Fire Ban means residents are not to set off fireworks and are not permitted to conduct any open-air burning; that includes grass, brush, or other combustible materials. Campfires and cooking fires are permitted during a Level One Fire Ban. 

“Given the dry conditions and lack of forecasted rain, we must be diligent and abstain from all open-air burning,” says Blakney.  “Currently, our region is in a moderate threat level for a forest or vegetation fire. We must be vigilant to keep South Frontenac wildlife and residents safe from wildfire.” 

Fire season in South Frontenac starts April 1 and typically runs until October 31. While a Level One Fire Ban permits cooking and campfires; a Total Fire Ban prohibits all open-air burning, including that for cooking and campfires. Residents can subscribe to the Fire Ban Status page of the Township’s website to get alerts when the Fire Ban status changes. A permit is not required for open air burning, but any open air fire must be supervised at all times according to the Township’s Open Air Burning By-law.

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