Open burning & fires — Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief or his designate; allowed conditions: Permit not required for portable BBQ cooking, dwelling fireplaces, City campgrounds, Emergency Services training, Province burning, City burn site. Only charcoal or seasoned wood allowed.; fines: not less than $50.00 and not more than $500.00 first offence; not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00 subsequent. Source: Open Air Fire By-Law 04-8228, verified 2026-06-09.
Open Air Fire By-Law 04-8228
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 6
permit issuer
Fire Chief or his designate
s. 7
allowed conditions
Permit not required for portable BBQ cooking, dwelling fireplaces, City campgrounds, Emergency Services training, Province burning, City burn site. Only charcoal or seasoned wood allowed.
s. 8; s. 14(a)
fine range
not less than $50.00 and not more than $500.00 first offence; not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00 subsequent
s. 18
scout note
Regulates open-air fires, outdoor burning appliances, permits, restrictions, fire bans, enforcement, and fire suppression cost recovery.