(Huntsville/Lake of Bays) It was a busy week for firefighters with the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department, responding to two separate wildland fires in the area.

On October 14, 2025, the department was requested by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) to assist with a wildland fire on Stephenson Road 2. The fire covered approximately two acres. Firefighters worked alongside MNRF crews on the first day and then continued suppression and overhaul efforts on their own for the following two days. The fire was fully extinguished, and no structures were threatened.

A few days later, on October 17, 2025, the department responded to a second wildland fire off Limberlost Road. The fire covered approximately 19 acres in a remote forested area. Crews from Huntsville and Lake of Bays worked for three days to bring the fire under control. No homes or buildings were in the area, and nothing was at risk.

“While both fires are now fully extinguished, they serve as a good reminder that wildland fires can still occur well into the fall,” said Steve Markham, Fire Prevention Officer. “Even when temperatures are cooler, dry leaves and vegetation can ignite easily under the right conditions.”

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department reminds residents that while the fall season brings cooler temperatures, dry conditions can still pose a fire risk. Residents are encouraged to follow all open-air burning regulations and check the Muskoka Fire Danger Rating before burning.

Pictured: Firefighter in a smoky forest works to extinguish a wildland fire. 

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For more information contact:
Steve Markham
Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department
Fire Prevention Officer
705-789-5201 x 3609
media@hlobfire.ca