Fire Danger Rating

HBM Fire and Emergency Services – Fire Danger Rating Sign

Low – open-air burning permitted with a permit

Moderate – open-air burning permitted with conditions and a permit

High – No Day Time Burning – no open-air burning permitted, only small campfires in the evening with extreme care

Extreme – No Day Time Burning – no open-air burning permitted, only small campfires in the evening with conditions and extreme care

Fire Ban – No Open-Air Burning Permitted at Anytime, No Campfires Permitted

Small recreational/campfires do not need a fire permit.

For more information on Open Air Burning within the Township, view By-Law 2017-075

Fire Danger Rating Signs can be found at the following locations:

§§ Hwy 7 East Boundary

§  Hwy 7 West Boundary

§  County Rd 30 South Boundary

§  County Rd 50 South Boundary

§  County Rd 44 North Boundary

§  County Rd 46 North Boundary

§  County Rd 48 & Vansickle Rd

§  County Rd 44 & County Rd 46

§  County Rd 6 & West Kosh Rd

§  Jack Lake Rd at HBM Boundary

§  Belmont 6th Line Transfer Station

§  HBM Fire Station #1 – 7 King St W

§  HBM Fire Station #2 – 3360 County Rd 48

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