Open burning & fires — Rural Municipality of Prairie Lakes, Manitoba

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

In the Rural Municipality of Prairie Lakes, Manitoba, allowed conditions: Recreational fire allowed if contained in suitably constructed container and screened... fully extinguished upon completion... or if to be left unattended.; fines: $100.00 min. to $1000.00 max. fine for contravention of By-Law, Except for Burn Ban, starts at min $500.00 for fine.. Source: By-Law No. 10, 2019 Fire as Amended, verified 2026-06-09.

By-Law No. 10, 2019 Fire as Amended adopted bylaw
allowed conditions Recreational fire allowed if contained in suitably constructed container and screened... fully extinguished upon completion... or if to be left unattended. s. 24(b), s. 24(c)
fine range $100.00 min. to $1000.00 max. fine for contravention of By-Law, Except for Burn Ban, starts at min $500.00 for fine. Schedule "D"
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Fire prevention and emergency services bylaw regulating fire protection, fire prevention, penalties, and related fees.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.rmofprairielakes.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities