Burn Risk Status Raised to Level 2

Due to the extreme heat, the Mississippi Mills Fire Department has raised the burn risk status to a Level 2, effective June 19, 2024. This means conditions for burning are suitable, but caution should be exercised due to dry conditions.

When open air burning, the Mississippi Mills Fire Department recommends residents:

• Avoid burning in areas with brown, dead grass

• Abstain from burning in windy conditions

• Always keep a water source nearby when burning

• Never leave a fire unattended

An active 2024 burn permit is required before any type of open air burning. Visit https://mm.burnpermits.com/ to purchase your free permit or call the Mississippi Mills Fire Department at 613-256-2064 ext. 703. Permit holders must call to active their burn permit before each burn activity. No burning is permitted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. from April 1 to October 31.

For more information on the changing risk level status, visit the Mississippi Mills Fire Department webpage, call 613-256-2064 ext. 703 or email fireadmin@mississippimills.ca.