Total Burn Ban in Effect!
Due to increased fire risk from dry weather and high temperatures, the Selwyn Fire Department has issued a Total Burn Ban, effective immediately until further notice. All burn permits are now void.
Prohibited:
• Yard waste and brush burning
• Campfires and bonfires
• Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and chimineas
• Agricultural burns
• Fireworks
Burning conditions can change at any time. Residents must verify the current conditions prior to burning. To do this, please call the Fire Department at 705-292-7282 or check Facebook.
Updated: 4:30 PM on Monday, August 11, 2025
A full lawn watering ban is now in effect.
Lakefield residents are asked to please also limit all non-essential water use until further notice.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The Selwyn Fire Department has issued a Total Burn Ban, effective immediately and until further notice, due to increased fire risk in the region. All burn permits are now void.
This ban applies to all open-air burning, including:
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