Move from Total Fire Ban to a Level One Fire Ban

South Frontenac’s Fire Chief, Del Blakney, has made the decision to reduce the Fire Ban level from a Total Fire Ban to a Level One Fire Ban effective Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10:30 am.

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, however, are permitted during a Level One Fire Ban.

“South Frontenac has been the benefactor of some recent rain, so, in advance of the long weekend we are moving to a level one fire ban,” says Blakney. “We encourage all resident to remain vigilant to keep South Frontenac safe from a potential wildlife; ensure all campfires are extinguished before you leave the area and have a water source nearby to extinguish any embers that may jump from the fire.”

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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