Open burning & fires — Municipality of Emerson – Franklin, Manitoba
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Municipality of Emerson – Franklin, Manitoba, permit required: True; permit issuer: from the Rural Municipality of Franklin or from one of its designated Officers; allowed conditions: Outdoor Fire requires permit during Wildfire Season. Campfires in enclosed pits exempt. Conditions include supervision, fire guards, water supply, and clearance distances.; fines: not less than $250.00 or not more than $1000.00. Source: By-Law No. 09-10 - Burning By-law, verified 2026-06-09.
By-Law No. 09-10 - Burning By-law
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 2.1
permit issuer
from the Rural Municipality of Franklin or from one of its designated Officers
s. 2.1
allowed conditions
Outdoor Fire requires permit during Wildfire Season. Campfires in enclosed pits exempt. Conditions include supervision, fire guards, water supply, and clearance distances.
s. 2.1; s. 4.1
fine range
not less than $250.00 or not more than $1000.00
s. 6.1
scout note
Regulates outdoor and open-air burning, burn permits, exemptions for fire pits, burning bans, offences, penalties, and recovery of fire suppression costs.