Open burning & fires — Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning Regulations, 2012, verified 2026-08-29. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Town of Labrador City (permit issued by the Town); installation/location of wood burning appliances subject to approval of the Office of the Fire Chief.

Open Air Burning Regulations, 2012 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3(a)
permit issuer Town of Labrador City (permit issued by the Town); installation/location of wood burning appliances subject to approval of the Office of the Fire Chief s. 3(a); s. 4(d)
allowed conditions No outdoor fire without a permit; outdoor wood burning appliances allowed in rear yard with spark arrestor, 4.6m clearances, dry seasoned wood, supervised, extinguisher/hose available; fires prohibited in high wind or when Fire Weather Index high/extreme s. 4; s. 4(n)
scout note

Open Air Burning Regulations for the Town of Labrador City (2012). Controls outdoor and open-air burning within town limits.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.labradorwest.com/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Open burning & fires across Newfoundland and Labrador · Open burning & fires in other municipalities