Burn Risk Status Raised to Level 3

Due to the rise in temperatures, the Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) has raised the burn risk status to a Level 3, effective June 4, 2025. This means there is a high risk for burning. Residents should use caution due to dry conditions and have extinguishing agents readily available.

When open air burning, the MMFD 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 2025 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.