Open burning & fires — Municipality of Emerson – Franklin, Manitoba

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

In the Municipality of Emerson – Franklin, Manitoba, open burning & fires rules are set by By-Law No. 09-10 - Burning By-law, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not less than $250.00 or not more than $1000.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: from the Rural Municipality of Franklin or from one of its designated Officers.

By-Law No. 09-10 - Burning By-law adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2.1
permit issuer from the Rural Municipality of Franklin or from one of its designated Officers s. 2.1
allowed conditions Outdoor Fire requires permit during Wildfire Season. Campfires in enclosed pits exempt. Conditions include supervision, fire guards, water supply, and clearance distances. s. 2.1; s. 4.1
fine range not less than $250.00 or not more than $1000.00 s. 6.1
scout note

Regulates outdoor and open-air burning, burn permits, exemptions for fire pits, burning bans, offences, penalties, and recovery of fire suppression costs.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://emersonfranklin.com/ · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Open burning & fires across Manitoba · Open burning & fires in other municipalities