Huron County Fire Chiefs

For Immediate Release 

Huron County (August 5, 2025) – Effective at 11:59 p.m. the Huron County Fire Chiefs have declared an open-air fire ban in Huron County. There will be no open-air burning permitted in Huron County until further notice.

Campfires are permitted but must be fully extinguished after use and must comply with all municipal by-laws.

This fire ban is being imposed due to the extreme dryness of all vegetation in the area and shall remain in effect until further notice.

No burn permits will be issued until the ban is lifted.

If you have any questions regarding this order, please contact your local fire department. 

Huron East: 519-527-0160 x28

Howick Township: 519-335-3202

Morris-Turnberry: 519-527-0106 x28

Bluewater: 519-236-4351

South Huron: 519-235-1981

Ashfield - Colborne - Wawanosh (Lucknow Fire Zone): 519-395-3735 x164

North Huron: 226-523-9500

Central Huron: 519-606-1740

Goderich: 519-440-9166

For more information:

Chad Kregar, Huron County Fire Coordinator
ckregar@northhuron.ca | 519-525-5763

Jeremey Becker, Huron County Fire Coordinator
firechief@southhuron.ca | 519-235-1981