Effective July 1, the two departments will operate independently, as the Fire Department Administration Service Agreement between the two municipalities concludes.
At approximately 4:51 a.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at the intersection of Lorne Street South and Minerva Street West.
According to the Huntsville Lake of Bays Fire Department, firefighters responded to reports of a fire around 11 a.m. on March 3. Officials say when firefighters arrived, staff had already put out the fire using a portable fire extinguisher.
The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to two calls within five minutes of each other, requiring a coordinated response and underscoring the importance of following local burning regulations.
The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is reminding residents to inspect their chimneys after a late-night fire on Penfold Lake Road early on Nov. 1.
The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is looking to the community for passionate and engaged individuals to join their team as volunteer firefighters.
After 12 hours on air, Huntsville’s 105.5 Moose FM raised $350,554 for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation (HHF), while Bracebridge’s 99.5 Moose FM raised $116,734 for the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation (SMHF).