Kirkland Lake Fire Services

06/10/2026

Kirkland Lake Fire Services would like to remind residents that the fire ban issued for The Town of Kirkland Lake remains in effect until further notice.

With the current conditions and the continued risk of fire spread, all open-air burning is still prohibited at this time.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep our community safe. Updates will be posted here.

For more information, please contact Kirkland Lake Fire Services at 705-567-3400.

Please share this notice and help spread the word.

Thank you.

06/03/2026

Due to the present high and forecasted extreme weather conditions in our area a fire ban has been issued for the entire Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake. No open air burning is allowed until further notice.

For more information please contact Kirkland Lake Fire Services at 705-567-3400.

06/01/2026

05/09/2026

When emergencies happen, communities come together. Ontario Corps embodies that spirit through a province-wide network of trained volunteers and partner organizations ready to support emergency response efforts.

Anyone 16+ can volunteer and take on meaningful roles from stocking emergency supplies to helping with debris clean up.

Answer the call. Volunteer with Ontario Corps: ontario.ca/OntarioCorps

05/08/2026

Kirkland Lake Fire Services would like to remind the public that with spring conditions arriving, lakes, rivers, streams, and other waterways are beginning to thaw and become extremely unpredictable. Ice conditions can change rapidly and are not always visible from the surface.

Earlier today, KLFS responded alongside the Ontario Provincial Police and EMS to a call for service involving a person who had entered the water.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Great Outdoor Center for quickly providing an off-road vehicle to assist crews in accessing the patient in difficult terrain. We would also like to thank the Kenogami & District Volunteer Fire Brigade for responding with their off-road vehicle for additional support.

With the proper equipment, coordination, and teamwork between all agencies involved, crews were successful in safely extricating the patient.

Please use extreme caution around all waterways this time of year and avoid unnecessary risks near ice or fast-moving water.

05/07/2026

is a timely reminder to be for the changing seasons:

● In the spring, it’s important to have items like rain gear and dry bags, while in the summer, add extra water and sunscreen.
● Download the WeatherCAN app or monitor weather.gc.ca for weather alerts.
● Consider household essentials you may need in a power outage (for example, refrigerated medication or medical equipment) and have a backup plan.
● Test your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. By law, in Ontario smoke and CO detectors are required on every level of your home and near each sleeping area.

When we are , we .

For more emergency planning tips, visit Ontario.ca/EmergencyPreparedness

05/05/2026

Emergency preparedness starts with the basics!

Step 1: Make a plan
Having an emergency plan that includes important information like emergency contacts, utility shut-off procedures and medical info can make all the difference.

Step 2: Build an emergency kit
Your emergency kit should have the essentials to keep your household safe and self-sufficient for up to 3 days.

Step 3: Stay informed
You can stay on top of local weather warnings and road conditions with the WeatherCAN app (https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/weather-general-tools-resources/weathercan.html) and 511on.ca.

When we're , we : ontario.ca/BePrepared

05/03/2026

May 3–9 is Emergency Preparedness Week!

This year’s provincial theme is . Emergency readiness is a shared responsibility, and we all play a role to .

Learn how you can do your part: ontario.ca/BePrepared or canada.ca/GetPrepared

05/02/2026

CLEARED (11:13 p.m.): Woods St. has reopened between McCamus Ave. and Taylor Ave. in Kirkland Lake. Three individuals are in police custody. No further information will be released at this time, as the investigation is ongoing.
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SITUATION RÉGLÉE (23 h 13) : La rue Woods a été rouverte à la circulation entre l'avenue McCamus et l'avenue Taylor à Kirkland Lake. Trois personnes ont été placées en garde à vue. Aucune autre information ne sera communiquée pour l'instant, l'enquête étant toujours en cours. ^pia
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UPDATE (4:00.p.m.): Highway 11 at Highway 66 and Highway 112 in Kirkland Lake has reopened. Woods Street between McCamus Avenue and Taylor Avenue is closed for investigation. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. ^pia
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MISE À JOUR (16 h) : La route 11, à hauteur des routes 66 et 112 à Kirkland Lake, a été rouverte. La rue Woods, entre l'avenue McCamus et l'avenue Taylor, est fermée pour les besoins de l'enquête. Veuillez éviter ce secteur et emprunter des itinéraires alternatifs. ^pia
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ROAD CLOSURE: Highway 11 is closed in both directions at Highway 66 and Highway 112 in Kirkland Lake due to an ongoing investigation. The public is advised to avoid the area. More updates to follow. ^pia
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FERMETURE DE ROUTE : La route 11 est fermée dans les deux sens à hauteur des routes 66 et 112 à Kirkland Lake en raison d'une enquête en cours. Il est conseillé au public d'éviter cette zone. D'autres informations suivront. ^pia