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With warmer temperatures and minimal snow remaining, grass fire season has begun. The Mississippi Mills Fire Department has changed the burn status to reflect the current conditions to Level 2 – Moderate.

Please keep these safety tips in mind when you are burning:

• Remember to activate your open-air burn permit before you burn.
• Avoid burning outdoors on windy days.
• Keep water sources nearby when burning debris/brush.
• Have tools like shovels and rakes on hand.
• Follow the setback requirements of the Open-Air Fire By-law 17-15 and choose a safe location away from buildings, trees and power lines.
• Keep burn piles small and manageable.
• Never leave the fire unattended and stay vigilant.
• Extinguish the fire completely before leaving the site.
• Soak the area with water after burning to prevent rekindling.

For more information: www.mississippimills.ca/burnpermits