Open burning & fires — Perth East, Ontario

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

In the Township of Perth East, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: local fire department; allowed conditions: Permit obtained; correct distance from structures; supervised; no prohibited materials; avoid windy days; water/extinguishing source on hand.. Source: 30-2021 | Regulation of Open Air and Contained Fires, verified 2026-06-09.

30-2021 | Regulation of Open Air and Contained Fires adopted bylaw
permit required True Burn permits can now be issued and must abide by the respective municipality's open air burn by-law.
permit issuer local fire department Call your local fire department to obtain an open air burn permit.
allowed conditions Permit obtained; correct distance from structures; supervised; no prohibited materials; avoid windy days; water/extinguishing source on hand. Call your local fire department to obtain an open air burn permit.
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Regulates open air and contained fires in the Township of Perth East.

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