Open burning & fires — Municipality of WestLake – Gladstone, Manitoba

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

In the Municipality of WestLake – Gladstone, Manitoba, open burning & fires rules are set by 2018-01 Fire Prevention & Emergency Services By-law, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: $2000.00; not less than $250.00 or not more than $1,000.00. A permit is required.

2018-01 Fire Prevention & Emergency Services By-law adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2.6.1
allowed conditions Permit required for open-air fires; recreational fires exempt. Must be contained, 20ft from combustibles. No burning during burn ban, severe wind, or if deemed nuisance. s. 2.6.1; s. 2.3.7; s. 2.4.3; s. 2.7.1
fine range $2000.00; not less than $250.00 or not more than $1,000.00 s. 4.1.5(c); s. 4.1.5(d)
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Regulates fire prevention and emergency services in WestLake-Gladstone.

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