Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Rural Municipality of Rockwood, Manitoba, open burning & fires rules are set by By-Law 12/25 - Fire Prevention & Control, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not more than $1000. Allowed conditions: Allowed in designated zones per waste type, wind under 25 km/h, supervised by owner, extinguished when unsupervised, and compliant with Schedule A levels.
| allowed conditions | Allowed in designated zones per waste type, wind under 25 km/h, supervised by owner, extinguished when unsupervised, and compliant with Schedule A levels. | s. 2; Schedule "A" |
| fine range | not more than $1000 | s. 5(a) |
Regulates fire prevention and control in the RM of Rockwood.