Open burning & fires — Rural Municipality of Riding Mountain West, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of Riding Mountain West, Manitoba, open burning & fires rules are set by By-Law No. 2022-07 Wildland Fire Prevention and Control, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: $100.00 first offence to $500 subsequent offence. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Municipality.

By-Law No. 2022-07 Wildland Fire Prevention and Control adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 1
permit issuer Municipality s. 1
allowed conditions Permit required for outdoor fire. Fire pits allowed for recreation if enclosed, 10ft clearance, attended, clean wood. Outdoor fire requires fire guard, supervision, precautions. s. 1; s. 2; s. 13
fine range $100.00 first offence to $500 subsequent offence s. 11
scout note

Regulates wildland fire prevention and control in Riding Mountain West.

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