Fire Bans, Restrictions and Guidelines

Effective August 29, 2025

Media Release: Total Fire Ban Lifted

Effective 9:00 a.m. August 29, 2025, the Municipality of Hastings Highlands will lift the fire ban due to significant rainfalls and improvement in air quality.

If dry conditions become a concern in the future, another Fire Ban may be required. Open air burning, including small campfires, is now permitted, but residents are reminded to be extra cautious as surrounding grasses and dry branches can easily ignite.

The Municipality of Hastings Highlands reminds residents that all burning regulations still apply. The burning regulations are as follows:

• The fire is ignited at 7:00 p.m. or later and is extinguished at 7:00 a.m. or earlier during the period from April 1st to October 31st;
• Small campfires no larger then 2 feet by 2 feet for cooking and warmth are permitted.
• The fire is at least 5 meters from any combustible materials.
• A responsible person capable of extinguishing the fire has adequate tools, water and human resources to contain the fire; and
• At this time, The Municipality reminds residents that due to conditions the burning of large brush fires, yard waste is prohibited until further notice.

• November 1 to March 31 - Day and Night Burning is permitted 
• April 1 to October 31 - Night Burning Only is permitted 

The Open-Air Fire Bylaw (2020-047) governs open burning in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands and closely parallels the Forest Fire Prevention Act.