Open burning & fires — Three Rivers, New Brunswick
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Village of Three Rivers, New Brunswick, permit required: False; allowed conditions: Burning allowed in acceptable outdoor burning appliance, on private land, for recreational or personal use only, with adult supervision and firefighting means nearby.; fines: $50 for the first offence and $200 for each subsequent offence; minimum $240 for s.2(e) violations. Source: By-Law No. 62 — Burning By-Law (Ward 2, Village of Petitcodiac predecessor), verified 2026-06-05.
By-Law No. 62 — Burning By-Law (Ward 2, Village of Petitcodiac predecessor)
adopted bylaw
permit required
False
s. 2(c) "only be lit for the sole purpose of recreational or personal use"
allowed conditions
Burning allowed in acceptable outdoor burning appliance, on private land, for recreational or personal use only, with adult supervision and firefighting means nearby.
s. 2(c), 2(d), 2(f), 2(g)
fine range
$50 for the first offence and $200 for each subsequent offence; minimum $240 for s.2(e) violations
s. 2(f) and s. 2(g)
scout note
Village of Petitcodiac by-law on prevention and extinguishment of fires / open-air burning (repealed earlier By-law 48). Listed on the current Three Rivers by-laws page; still in force.