Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of The Pas, Manitoba, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Prevention Emergency Service By-Law No. 4653 (2024), verified 2026-09-24. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or designate. Allowed conditions: With permit or if cooking in certified grills. Fuel: charcoal/seasoned wood. Max flame 1m. Supervised. No nuisance smoke. Extinguishing means accessible.
| permit required | yes | s. 27(a)(i) |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief or designate | s. 27(a)(i) |
| allowed conditions | With permit or if cooking in certified grills. Fuel: charcoal/seasoned wood. Max flame 1m. Supervised. No nuisance smoke. Extinguishing means accessible. | s. 27(a)(i), s. 27(a)(vii), s. 27(b), s. 27(c), s. 27(d), s. 27(h) |
Regulates fire prevention and emergency service matters in the Town of The Pas.