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Update re structure fire in Downtown Orillia Jan. 24
Posted on Friday, January 24, 2025 04:57 PM
Mississaga Street reopens to vehicle traffic
For immediate release (Jan. 24, 2025) – Orillia Fire crews have successfully extinguished a major structure fire at 7 Peter St. S. in historic Downtown Orillia that began in the morning on Jan. 21, 2025.
“On behalf of Council, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Orillia Fire Department for their tireless efforts in responding to this devastating event. Their bravery and dedication to protecting our community are truly commendable,” said...
Update re structure fire in Downtown Orillia
Posted on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 06:12 PM
For immediate release (Jan. 21, 2025) – Crews remain on-site at a major structure fire in Downtown Orillia that began early this morning (Jan. 21, 2025).
The fire has caused significant damage, resulting in the total loss of the building located at 7 Peter St. S., which housed several businesses. Businesses directly affected by the fire include Three Birds Salon, Dr. Comics, and Kelly’s Clothing.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation and no estimated cost of damage has been determined at this time.
Major structure fire in Downtown Orillia
Posted on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 11:44 AM
For immediate release (Jan. 21, 2025) – Early this morning (Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025), a major structure fire broke out at the corner of Mississaga Street and Peter Street in Orillia’s historic downtown.
The block surrounding Mississaga and Peter Streets is shut down, and power has been turned off in the area. Residents near the fire are asked to stay inside with their windows closed due to heavy smoke.
All residents and businesses are urged to avoid the downtown area until further notice. Orillia...
Warm up from the cold in Orillia on Jan. 21 and 22, 2025
Posted on Monday, January 20, 2025 04:08 PM
For immediate release (Jan. 20, 2025) – With an extreme cold warning in place, members of the public looking to warm up on Jan. 21 and 22, 2025, can visit the following locations in Orillia:
Orillia Recreation Centre
255 West. St. S.
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St. W.
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For information on operations of the Orillia Overnight Warming Centre, located at the Orillia Community Church at 64 Colborne St. E., please follow The Lighthouse on Facebook or the City of...
Warm up from the cold in Orillia from Jan. 18 to 20, 2025
Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 01:30 PM
For immediate release (Jan. 17, 2025) – With more cold weather in the forecast, members of the public looking to warm up on the evenings of Jan. 18, 19, and 20, 2025, and during the day on Jan. 19 and 20, 2025, can visit the following locations in Orillia:
Overnight Jan. 18 to 20, 2025
The Orillia Overnight Warming Centre, located at the Orillia Community Church at 64 Colborne St. E., will operate overnight on Jan. 18, 19, and 20, 2025, from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night. For information on...
