Augusta Fire Rescue

Severe Thunderstorm warning for Augusta Township. This storm will give us high winds, thunder, lighting and lots of rain. Areas to the east and west of us have had Tornado warnings.

Augusta Fire Rescue expresses our deepest sympathies towards the family, friends and colleagues of OPP Constable Tarun Bali and Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto . Our prayers are with the families of the fallen officer’s and all members of the OPP and Toronto Polce. We will never forget the true bravery of our brothers and sisters who serve alongside us in the communities we protect. May Constable Bali and Constable Pinizzotto rest in peace.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FIRE DANGER
Augusta Township, Ontario – June 4, 2026

The Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System, has currently rated the fire danger in Eastern Ontario as HIGH to EXTREME.

At this time, Augusta Fire Rescue is not implementing a burn ban, as significant rainfall is forecast for this weekend. However, residents are strongly encouraged to avoid open burning unless absolutely necessary and to strictly follow all conditions of their burn permit.

Please exercise caution, as dry conditions can allow fires to spread quickly and unpredictably.

Should the anticipated rainfall not materialize or conditions continue to deteriorate, burn restrictions may be implemented.

We will continue to monitor conditions closely and provide updates as required.

LANARK HIGHLANDS - Burn Risk Status Raised to Level 1 – Fire Ban (Supervised Campfires Only)

Update: Level 1 Fire Ban lifted June 17, 2026.

Burn Risk Status Raised to Level 1 – Fire Ban (Supervised Campfires Only)

Effective June 4, 2026, the Lanark Highlands Fire Service (LHFS) has raised the burn risk status to a Level 1 Fire Ban (Supervised Campfires Only) due to current dry conditions.

The Ministry of Natural Resources' Forest Fire Danger Rating for our region is also elevated.

Under a Level 1 Fire Ban, residents are only permitted to have supervised campfires. Appropriate extinguishing agents must be immediately available at all times.

Brush pile burning, Fireworks and all other forms of open-air burning are prohibited during a Level 1 Fire Ban.

A valid 2026 Burn Permit is required for recreational campfires.

To obtain a burn permit, please visit https://lh.burnpermits.com

Please note:
• Recreational campfires require a burn permit; however, the permit does not need to be activated.
• From April 1 to October 31, burning is only permitted beginning two hours before sunset and must be completely extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise.
• Campfires must be continuously supervised by a responsible person and extinguished immediately if conditions become unsafe.

For more information, please contact the Lanark Highlands Fire Service at 613-259-2398 ext. 236 or email [email protected].

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