Daytime Burning Resumes November 1

In accordance with the Township's Open-Air Burning By-Law, daytime burning is once again permitted as of Sunday, November 1. 

While daytime burning is permitted, remember fire safety rules sill apply!

Fire Size: Keep fires in a single pile less than two metres in diameter and less than two metres in height.

Permitted Materials: Burn only wood or wood by-products. No garbage, plastics, treated lumber or other prohibited materials. 

Safe Distance: Keep fires at least three metres from buildings, trees, property lines, fences, roadways and other combustibles. 

Supervision: A responsible adult must remain with the fire until it is completely extinguished. Always have water or firefighting tools available. 

Weather Conditions: Never burn during high winds, fog, smog alerts or other unsafe weather conditions. 

Fire Bans: Never burn when a fire ban is in effect. 

 

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