EMBRUN – The Fire Ban in the Township of Russell has been reduced to a Partial Fire Ban as of 8:30 a.m. Aug. 29, 2025.
All burn permits are still on hold during this partial ban, and no new burn permits will be issued.
With the change in status to a Partial Fire Ban, residents are now 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 valve are still permitted to be used.
A reminder that as per the according to the Township’s open air burning by-law no person shall make a campfire that is:
- Larger that 0.5 cubic meter
- Not contained so as to prevent the spreading of the fire
- Causing a nuisance to neighbouring property due to smoke
- Causing a decrease in visibility on any highway or roadway due to smoke
- Closer than 4.5 meters from any side or rear lot line, from other combustible material, structure, brush or wooden area
- Within the portion of a yard that is the front or side yard
- Not supervised by a person of at least eighteen (18) years of age from the time of ignition until completely extinguished
The Township of Russell thanks you for doing your part to keep the Township safe.
Terry Tinkess is a professional photographer, educator and journalist. He has been making a living with a camera and keyboard since 1999 and has been featured in such publications as The Ottawa Citizen, Cornwall Standard Freeholder, The Globe and Mail, The Miami Herald, Ottawa Construction News, The Ontario Construction Report, Ontario Home Builder Magazine, Reed Construction Data, Canadian Potato Business and most recently, The Record and Eastern Ontario AgriNews. Terry lives in Ingleside, Ontario with his wife Brenda, Mia the anxious Pittie and cats Wally and Chubbers.
