Open burning & fires — Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, permit required: True; permit issuer: Gander Fire Rescue (and local provincial forestry office during forest fire season); no fee; allowed conditions: Open fires minimum 3m (10ft) from any structure or as on permit; no burning of garbage/plastic; only during permitted hours; supervised at all times; prohibited when fire weather index is high or extreme. Source: Open Outdoor Fire, Incinerator & Outdoor Fireplace Regulations, verified 2026-06-05.
Open Outdoor Fire, Incinerator & Outdoor Fireplace Regulations
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 3 Application
permit issuer
Gander Fire Rescue (and local provincial forestry office during forest fire season); no fee
s. 3 Application
allowed conditions
Open fires minimum 3m (10ft) from any structure or as on permit; no burning of garbage/plastic; only during permitted hours; supervised at all times; prohibited when fire weather index is high or extreme
s. 4 Open Burning Regulations
scout note
Gander outdoor fire regulations adopted February 5, 2014. Regulates open fires, incinerators, and outdoor fireplaces.