Open burning & fires — South River, Newfoundland and Labrador
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of South River, Newfoundland and Labrador, permit required: True; permit issuer: Council (written permit); designated areas approved by Council and local Fire Department; allowed conditions: Bonfires permitted only with written Council permit, under adult supervision, in designated areas; must be extinguished and not left to burn overnight; no tires burned.. Source: Town of South River Bonfire Regulations 1990, verified 2026-06-05.
Town of South River Bonfire Regulations 1990
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
Bonfire s. 2
permit issuer
Council (written permit); designated areas approved by Council and local Fire Department
Bonfire s. 4
allowed conditions
Bonfires permitted only with written Council permit, under adult supervision, in designated areas; must be extinguished and not left to burn overnight; no tires burned.
Bonfire s. 2-6
scout note
Bonfires permitted only with Council permit and adult supervision in designated areas. Must be extinguished overnight. No tire burning. Effective October 16, 1990.