Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Township of Machar, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Camp fires ≤0.3m³ and outdoor fireplaces permitted without permit if ≥5m from structures, wind ≤20km/h, no nuisance, extinguishment available, constant watch maintained.; fines: $200.00 per offence. Source: Open Air Burning By-law No. 39-12, verified 2026-06-09.
Open Air Burning By-law No. 39-12
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 2.1
permit issuer
Fire Chief
"a Permit issued by the Fire Chief"
allowed conditions
Camp fires ≤0.3m³ and outdoor fireplaces permitted without permit if ≥5m from structures, wind ≤20km/h, no nuisance, extinguishment available, constant watch maintained.
s. 3.1, s. 3.2
fine range
$200.00 per offence
Schedule "A"
scout note
Regulates open air fires, including camp fires, outdoor fireplaces, permits, fire bans, nuisance smoke, supervision, and safety conditions.