Orillia Fire

The official Twitter account for the Orillia Fire Department. Not monitored 24/7. Follow us for local emergency events, alerts and important public information

[Connor Earl Productions @CEProductions22]

@OrilliaFire on scene at Polyethics in Orillia for a small fire. Crews have control of the fire and are working on extinguishing. 4 apparatuses and the Fire Chief on scene.

[Orillia Fire @OrilliaFire]

Fire has cleared the scene and Lakeview Avenue is open.

[Orillia Fire @OrilliaFire]

Orillia Fire, Paramedics and OPP on scene of a structure on Lakeview Avenue. Fire is under control. Lakeview Avenue and George Street is closed.

[City of Orillia @cityoforillia]

The Ontario government has announced @OrilliaFire will be receive $36K through the Province of Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant. This year’s grant will support all 380 municipal fire services in Ontario, helping dedicated fire departments keep Ontario safe. 💛🚒

[City of Orillia @cityoforillia]

City crews maintain 960+ fire hydrants, but weather moves fast and neighbours like you make a huge difference.

How to help @OrilliaFire:
✅ Clear 1m around hydrants
✅ Create a path to the street or sidewalk

Don’t forget to clear snow from home exhaust vents/gas meters too!

[Orillia Fire @OrilliaFire]

Orillia Fire on scene of a snowmobile fire in a garage on Harvey street. No injuries.

[Orillia Fire @OrilliaFire]

Orillia Fire, Simcoe County Paramedics and OPP on scene of a structure fire on Michelle Drive. Fire under control. Street is closed. Second structure fire of the night for Orillia Fire.

[COSParamedic Service @simcoecountyPS]

Severe weather across parts of the region is delaying paramedic response. Crews are prioritizing life-threatening emergencies, so lower-priority calls may take longer. Some areas not directly impacted may also see delays as resources are redirected. Thank you for your patience.

[City of Orillia @cityoforillia]

📢 Update: Significant Weather Event has ended, but ⁠Environment Canada snowsquall warning still in effect. Drive & walk with care!

Thanks to Roads crews & Transit drivers for keeping us safe and moving, and to residents for your patience & support.

https://t.co/KNdHNcxW5V

[City of Orillia @cityoforillia]

⚠️ Significant Weather Event declared for Orillia

The City of Orillia has declared a SWE due to conditions that may pose a danger on City roads and sidewalks. This is NOT a State of Emergency.

Learn more and check for updates: https://t.co/ws9Lfjmzfy

[Hydro One @HydroOne]

Customers are encouraged to prepare for potential outages as there’s a risk of a winter storm bringing freezing rain to parts of Ontario. We’re monitoring the weather and our crews are ready to respond if outages occur. Report an outage by texting 92887 (WATTS) or through our outage map: https://t.co/NMhG0GG91R. Learn more about our outage tools: https://t.co/dUTriOptS4.

[City of Orillia @cityoforillia]

In 2025 our community came together in meaningful ways:

🏊 161,000+ visits to the Aquatic Centre
🍽️ 280+ holiday meals served by the Orillia Youth Centre
🏡 4,000+ visitors to the Leacock Museum

Watch our second of four Year in Review videos to see what made this year special

[City of Orillia @cityoforillia]

In 2025, City teams delivered services when residents needed them most.

🌨️ 4,869 tonnes of brush collected
🚌 390,000+ transit pass rides
🚒 3,000+ incidents responded to by @OrilliaFire

Watch our first of four Year in Review videos to see more key moments and milestones.

[City of Orillia @cityoforillia]

Have a safe and happy holiday season, Orillia! ✨Check out fire safety tips from Orillia Fire Department to keep your holidays safe and bright.

‼️Waste pickup, transit, and facility hours change over the holidays. Details 👉 https://t.co/w22tIJBwQy

🎥 Connor Earl Productions

[City of Orillia @cityoforillia]

🚨 Holiday safety starts with CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.

✔️ Learn where carbon monoxide alarms are required: https://t.co/d1DJ3Xwy3Q
✔️ Test them monthly
✔️ Evacuate immediately if the alarm sounds and call 9-1-1
✔️ Replace carbon monoxide alarms every 10 years

[City of Orillia @cityoforillia]

🍳 Holiday fire safety starts with SAFE COOKING.

✔️ Stay in the kitchen when cooking.
✔️ Keep anything that can burn away from the stove.
✔️ Always have a lid nearby to put out a pot fire.
✔️ Remind kids about kitchen safety.

[City of Orillia @cityoforillia]

🎄 Holiday fire safety starts with safe HOLIDAY LIGHTS

✔️ Inspect every strand for damage (discard broken ones)
✔️ Use certified lights/timers (CSA, ULC, or ETL)
✔️ Use LED lights
✔️ Turn lights off overnight or when you’re away
✔️ Outside use outdoor-rated lights

[City of Orillia @cityoforillia]

🚨 New CO alarm rules take effect Jan 1, 2026. If your home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, attached garage, or receives heated air from an appliance outside the home, new requirements apply.
Learn more: https://t.co/hQSbUX3BCz

[City of Orillia @cityoforillia]

@OrilliaFire and @enbridgegas are working together to improve home safety! Orillia Fire received 252 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero.

Learn more at: https://t.co/wUFdYNJVt6 #ENBFuelingFutures

[Orillia Fire @OrilliaFire]

⁦@OrilliaFire⁩ Volunteers were happy to lead the children’s candlelight parade once again this year with Santa riding in the Captain’s seat.