Burning
For Category 1 fires, you must check the Burn Restrictions below before you may burn.
For Category 2, 3, or 4 fires, you must hold a valid burn permit and you must check that the Fire Weather Index (FWI) below is either low or moderate and wind speeds are less than 20 km/hr before you may burn.
View the Categories of Outdoor Fires page below for details on Category 1, 2, 3, and 4 fires.
For Category 2, 3, or 4 fires, you must hold a valid burn permit and you must check that the Fire Weather Index (FWI) below is either low or moderate and wind speeds are less than 20 km/hr before you may burn.
View the Categories of Outdoor Fires page below for details on Category 1, 2, 3, and 4 fires.
PLEASE NOTE: Fire season begins on March 15, 2024. Burning permits are not required for Category 1 fires (domestic brush burning); however, you must check the burn restrictions each day prior to burning.
As of March 15, burning permits are required...
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PLEASE NOTE: These rules are only in effect during fire season (March 15-November 15 of each year).
If you light a fire, you must ensure it is extinguished before leaving the area.
What are the burning categories?
Category 1 Fires
A burning permit...
Fire Season
Fire season runs from March 15 to November 15. During this period, burning permits are required for outdoor burning. Many Island communities have their own burning regulations. Find more information in Burning Permits.
Even with a burning...
Do I need to obtain a burning permit?
For Category 1 fires (burning of piles smaller than two metres by three metres) and campfires - no, but you now need to check the burn restrictions to see when you are allowed to burn.
For Category 2,3, and 4 fires...
For Category 1 fires, you must check the burn restrictions below before you may burn. You may also call 1-800-237-5053 to check the burning restrictions for the current day. Category 1 fires are NOT permitted between 8am and 2pm.
For Category 2,3, or 4...
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Community name where the fire is occurring,
Route number and/or road name,
Civic number of the...
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