Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Altona, Manitoba, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: small, contained fire in a barbeque, grill or similar device used to cook food, or in an outdoor fire pit designed and located in accordance with section 31 herein.; fines: $100.00 or more than $5,000.00. Source: By-law 1832/2025 Fire Prevention and Emergency Service By-law, verified 2026-06-10.
| permit required | True | s. 19(a) |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief | s. 19(a) |
| allowed conditions | small, contained fire in a barbeque, grill or similar device used to cook food, or in an outdoor fire pit designed and located in accordance with section 31 herein. | s. 19(b) |
| fine range | $100.00 or more than $5,000.00 | s. 36(a) |
Town of Altona by-law for fire-fighting, fire prevention and adoption of the Manitoba Fire Code.