Open burning & fires — Rural Municipality of Elton, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of Elton, Manitoba, open burning & fires rules are set by By-Law 1651 Prevention and Control of Wildland Fires, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: $250.00, $500.00, $1,000.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Municipal Office.

By-Law 1651 Prevention and Control of Wildland Fires adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3.1 ("no Open Air Fires can take place until approval has been provided")
permit issuer Municipal Office s. 3.1 ("approval has been provided by the Municipal Office")
allowed conditions Approval required. Wind <25km/h. Fire guard required. Extinguished by dusk. Villages: contained pits only. s. 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.2
fine range $250.00, $500.00, $1,000.00 s. 8.4
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Regulates prevention and control of wildland fires and burning in Elton.

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