People looking to ring in Canada Day with a bang may be disappointed to learn that fireworks have been banned in some municipalities because of dry conditions.

A lack of rain and dry brush has spurred warnings and bans from fire departments across the region. These bans are mostly prevalent in the northern parts of the region area.

The fire danger rating in Parry Sound and Seguin Township are set at extreme. This means fires could easily start in the tinder dry grass and brush. It also means those fires could get out of control very quickly.

Under the extreme rating, both municipalities have issued a complete ban on open air burning and fireworks.  Similar bans are in place in the municipalities of Muskoka Lakes, Georgian Bay Township, Meaford and Caledon.

The bans are in place until further notice. It's worth noting that campfires are allowed at provincial parks.

Elsewhere, fire danger ratings are hovering between moderate and high. While a ban isn’t in place in those areas, fire officials are asking people to be extra cautious and to keep water close by.

You can see a full list of fire danger ratings and bans below.

Municipality

Rating Current Burning Restrictions
Parry Sound Extreme No open air burning or fireworks
Seguin Township Extreme No open air burning or fireworks
Georgian Bay Township High Campfires for cooking and warmth only; no fireworks
Muskoka Lakes High Open air burning is allowed; fireworks are not
Caledon N/A No open burning or fireworks
Meaford N/A Small campfires allowed; fireworks are not
Springwater Moderate None
Tay High None
Clearview High Use caution; No special permits for large burns
Collingwood Moderate None
Essa High None
Innisfil High Use caution; No special permits for large burns
Midland/ Penetanguishene High None
Rama High None
Ramara High Fires for cooking only
Oro-Medonte High None
Tiny High None
Barrie High None
Orillia Moderate None
Wasaga Beach High None
Severn High None
Bradford West Gwillimbury High None
Adjala-Tosorontio High None
New Tecumseth High Use caution
Bracebridge High None
Huntsville High None
Gravenhurst High None