Burn Risk Status Raised to Level 4 – Extreme Risk - July 14, 2026

By Mississippi Mills - Jul 14, 2026

Public Notices

Closeup of logs being burned in a campfire. The Mississippi Mills Fire Department logo is top left. Text in white reads 'Level 4 - Extreme Risk, Supervised Campfires Only.' Underneath is a chart showing burn risk levels 1-5, a white arrow points at the orange level 4.

Effective July 14, 2026, the Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) has raised the burn risk to Level 4 – Extreme Risk (Supervised Campfires Only).

This decision has been made due to current dry conditions, provincial wildfire prevention guidance such as a high Initial Spread Index (ISI) and Buildup Index (BUI) ratings, and the need to reduce the risk of human-caused wildland fires. The ongoing wildfire activity across Ontario — evidenced by smoke from northwestern Ontario fires reaching our region — highlights the strain on provincial wildfire response resources and the importance of preventing avoidable fires locally.

An active 2026 burn permit is required before any open-air burning.

Obtain your free permit at MM Burn Permits or call 613-256-2064 option 7.

Permit holders must call the burn permit line (613-706-4004) to activate their permit prior to each burn.

We appreciate the community's cooperation in helping protect our residents, firefighters, properties, and natural areas during this period of elevated fire danger.

For more information, visit the MMFD webpage, call 613-256-2064 option 7, or email fireadmin@mississippimills.ca.