Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Miramichi, New Brunswick, open burning & fires rules are set by By-Law No. 78 — Prevention and Control of Fires in the City of Miramichi, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding the maximum amount payable under Part II of the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, as a Category E offence. Allowed conditions: CSA-approved outdoor wood-burning appliance or recreational fire in contained hole/circle ≤1m diameter, dry seasoned firewood only, ≥3m from combustibles.
By-Law No. 78 — Prevention and Control of Fires in the City of Miramichi
adopted bylaw
permit required
no
s. 4.1, s. 4.2
allowed conditions
CSA-approved outdoor wood-burning appliance or recreational fire in contained hole/circle ≤1m diameter, dry seasoned firewood only, ≥3m from combustibles.
s. 4.1, s. 4.2
fine range
not exceeding the maximum amount payable under Part II of the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, as a Category E offence
s. 7
scout note
Governs prevention and control of fires including outdoor/backyard burning. Read in entirety, third reading and enacted 27 July 2006.