Open burning & fires — Selkirk, Manitoba

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

In the City of Selkirk, Manitoba, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Fire By-law No. 4832, verified 2026-08-28. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Open Fire By-law No. 4832 adopted bylaw
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 5
allowed conditions Enclosed incinerators, backyard/barbeque/camp fires 8am-12midnight attended 15ft from buildings, or special circumstances with Fire Chief permit, complying with Building/Fire Code. s. 3, 4, 5, 8
scout note

Prohibits open burning (leaves, refuse, brush) within City limits generally; permits attended backyard/BBQ/campfires 8am-midnight at least 15 feet from buildings, and lets the Fire Chief issue conditional burning permits noon-8pm.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.myselkirk.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Open burning & fires across Manitoba · Open burning & fires in other municipalities