Burnt River is a hamlet located in the middle of the former Township of Somerville, in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada.

At the time, there was a Shell gas station located in the centre of the village, across the road from the current post office.

A gentleman arriving in his Model T Ford smashed into the gravity-fed gas pumps and severed the lines connected to the above-ground gasoline storage tank.

Careful inspection shows the modern construction on one side of the village, while dwellings on the other half consist of older wood and stone masonry.

Shortly after this, the Post Office changed its name to "Burnt River," and the former village of "Rettie's Bridge" to the north became known as "Kinmount."

City officials strongly recommended residents in affected areas move to higher ground, perhaps with family and friends.

Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue and Public Works staff went door-to-door in the flood affected areas to strongly encourage residents to evacuate.