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Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Mississippi Mills raises burn status to level 2 – Stay safe with these tips

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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

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