Nipigon Fire Department

09/29/2026

It’s Test Your Smoke Alarm Day! Take one minute to press the test button and make sure your smoke alarms are working.

A working smoke alarm gives you the early warning you need to get out safely in a fire. Don’t wait until it’s too late and encourage your family, friends and neighbours to do the same.

Press the button. Hear the beeps. Help save lives.

09/23/2026

🚒 NIPIGON FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE & FIRE PREVENTION WEEK! 🚒

Join us on October 7 at 5:00 PM for an evening of fun, learning, and community!

Come out and enjoy:
BBQ & refreshments
Fire Prevention information session
Learn about smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
Check out the fire trucks
Tour the Fire Hall
Prizes to be won!

Bring the whole family and come meet our local firefighters while learning some important fire safety tips!

📅 October 7
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Nipigon Fire Department

We look forward to seeing you there! 🚒

09/21/2026

A new place means a fresh start — make sure it's a safe one!

In Ontario, landlords are required to install and maintain smoke alarms outside all sleeping areas and on every storey — and carbon monoxide alarms too, if the home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage.

As a tenant, your job is to let your landlord know if smoke or carbon monoxide alarms aren’t working.

Not sure how to start the conversation? There are ready-to-send email templates at www.SavedByTheBeep.ca

09/02/2026

A new month is a good time for a quick FireSmart check around your home. 🏡

Walk the 30 metres around your house and look for places where embers could collect or combustible materials are stored. Start closest to the home, then work your way outward, one manageable action at a time.

Use the FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Self-Assessment to find your best place to begin: https://ow.ly/RtCP50ZIl0C

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

COLLISION: Report of a serious collision on HWY 11/17 between Road 5 South and Superior Shores Rd. Emergency crews responding. Expect significant delays.

‪UPDATE: COLLISION: Crews on scene report one lane will be opening with alternating directions shortly. (5:39pm)

‪CLEARED: COLLISION: HWY has reopened in both directions.

08/20/2026

🔥 Fire Ban Lifted – Township of Nipigon

Thursday, August 20, 2026

The Township of Nipigon Fire Ban has been lifted, effective immediately, in alignment with the current direction from the Province of Ontario.

Residents and visitors may resume open-air burning, provided all applicable provincial and municipal requirements are followed.

🔥 What does this mean?
With the Fire Ban lifted:
• Campfires and recreational fires are permitted, subject to applicable regulations.
• Outdoor fire pits and fireplaces may be used in accordance with Township requirements.
• Previously issued Township fire permits are no longer suspended and may be used in accordance with the conditions of the permit.
• Burning of grass, leaves, brush, debris or other materials remains subject to applicable provincial and municipal regulations and any required permits.

Residents are reminded to always use caution when having an open-air fire and to ensure fires are properly extinguished before leaving them unattended.

Please continue to monitor conditions and take appropriate precautions when burning.

Stay informed with Voyent Alert!

To keep up to date with emergency notices, service disruptions and important community information from the Township of Nipigon, register for our free Voyent Alert System.

Choose how you would like to receive notifications:
📱 Apple mobile app users:
Download Voyent Alert from the Apple App Store
📱 Android mobile app users:
Download Voyent Alert from Google Play
💬 Text/SMS users:
Register to receive text message notifications
📧 Email users:
Register to receive email notifications
☎️ Telephone users:
Register to receive automated voice-call notifications

Residents may register for one or multiple notification methods. Each method must be registered separately. Links to each registration method can be found on the Township of Nipigon website at www.nipigon.net

For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected] or call 807-887-3135.

06/23/2026

🚨⚠️Public Notice – Temporary Road Closure / Traffic Advisory

The Township of Nipigon advises residents that a section of First Street between John Street and Railway Street is currently subject to temporary road closures and traffic disruptions.

Residents and motorists are requested to avoid the area whenever possible and follow all traffic control measures.

The Township appreciates the public's patience and cooperation while work is completed and the area is restored to normal operations.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

See map below for road closure location.

06/02/2026

Active Forest Fire - Hwy 625 between Hwy 11 and Caramat

We are aware of an active forest fire Southeast of Longlac and Ginoogaming, between Hwy 11 and Caramat. The MNRF is actively actioning this fire.

Smoke is visible from Hwy 625, Hwy 11 East of Longlac near the towers, and East Rd. The affected area is near McKay Lake, Laponen Lake, and Heinrich Lake.

To report any new forest fires, call 911 for fires within the communities, and 310-FIRE(3473) for forest fires outside of the communities.