Open burning & fires — Hinton, Alberta

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

In the Town of Hinton, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Services Bylaw 2000, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: fine not exceeding $10,000.00 plus court costs. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Chief Fire Officer.

Fire Services Bylaw 2000 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 6.1
permit issuer Chief Fire Officer s. 7.4
allowed conditions Open Air Fire with permit burning Burnable Debris; Recreational fires in Acceptable Fire Pits/Fireplaces with clean fuel, sober adult present, extinguishing means available. s. 6.1, s. 6.3
fine range fine not exceeding $10,000.00 plus court costs s. 14.2
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Governs fire services and fire safety regulations including open burning restrictions within the Town of Hinton.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.hinton.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Open burning & fires across Alberta · Open burning & fires in other municipalities