PUBLIC NOTICE: Fire Ban Reduced to "Restricted" for Marmora and Lake

Effective at noon today, Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Interim Fire Chief has reduced the Complete Fire Ban to a Restricted Fire Ban for all of Marmora and Lake.

Restricted Fire Ban

There shall be NO open-air fires permitted within the Municipality of Marmora and Lake, at any time of day or night, including, but not limited to:

  • Campfires

  • Burn barrels

  • Outdoor stoves

  • The use of fireworks or flying lanterns

ONLY change from a Total/Complete Ban: Only small, contained fires for cooking and heat are permitted, within an approved outdoor fireplace or contained enclosure no larger than 1 metre in diameter.

There will be NO burn permits issued during a Restricted Fire Ban.

The ban is a temporary measure, but will remain in effect until further notice. Only the Fire Department may lift the ban. An announcement will be made at that time.

Kristen McConnell