Fire Ban Notices

Fire Ban Lifted – September 8, 2025

Update: The Fire Ban has been lifted as of September 8, 2025. We will now allow new permits to be issues and are lifting the hold on existing permits.

Please remember to follow regulations as set out in our Fires and Open-Air Burning Bylaw (102-2013). 

Fire permits are not required for recreational/cooking fires. Fire permits are required for all other Open-Air Fires, including Farm/Rural Open Air Fires.

At this time, you may apply for a fire permit by contacting our Public...

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Fire Ban Reduced to Partial Fire Ban – August 29, 2025

Update: The Fire Ban has been reduced to a partial Fire Ban as of 8:30 a.m. August 29, 2025.

All burn permits are still on hold during this partial ban and no new burn permits will be issued.

With this partial Fire Ban, residents are permitted to light and maintain a campfire and use solid fuel burning appliances. Campfires are permitted and can be used for keeping warm, cooking food and for recreational enjoyment. As always, approved propane and natural gas BBQs and appliances with a shut-off...

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Fire Ban in Effect

Due to the dry weather conditions and no significant amount of precipitation in the immediate future, the Russell Township Fire Services has implemented a total fire ban in the Township of Russell as of TODAY, Friday August 1, 2025, at 6:00 a.m.

 All open-air fires are prohibited until further notice. This includes backyard campfires and even those property owners who have a valid fire permit. Only certified barbecues, natural gas and propane outdoor fireplaces with a gas shut off are allowed.

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Fire Ban Lifted - April 4, 2024

Update: The Fire Ban has been lifted as of 8:30a.m. April 4, 2024.

Please remember to follow regulations as set out in our Fires and Open Air Burning Bylaw (102-2013).

Apply for a Fire Permit

Fire permits are not required for recreational/cooking fires. Fire permits are required for all other Open Air Fires, including Farm/Rural Open Air Fires.

At this time, you may apply for a fire permit by contacting our Public Safety & Enforcement Department at 613-443-3066 or by email at bylaws...

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Fire Ban In Effect - April 1, 2024

Due to the dry weather conditions and no significant amount of precipitation in the immediate future, the Russell Township Fire Services has implemented a total fire ban in the Township of Russell as of TODAY, Monday April 1, 2024 at 6:00am.

All open-air fires are prohibited until further notice. This includes backyard campfires and even those property owners who have a valid fire permits. Only certified barbecues, natural gas and propane outdoor fireplaces with a gas shut off are allowed.

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