Open burning & fires — Amaranth, Ontario

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

In the Township of Amaranth, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by By-law 05-2009 - Fire Permit System / Open Air Burning, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: not more than $2,000.00; Ontario Fire Code $25,000. fine. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Township of Amaranth Municipal Office.

By-law 05-2009 - Fire Permit System / Open Air Burning adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 1
permit issuer Township of Amaranth Municipal Office s. 1
allowed conditions Constant supervision; 15m from structures; 4.5m clear perimeter; no dry/windy conditions; max 3m diameter rural/1m urban; one fire per property. s. 4(a)-(h)
fine range not more than $2,000.00; Ontario Fire Code $25,000. fine liable to a fine of not more than $2,000.00
scout note

Adopted by-law regulating the setting of fires, preventing the spread of fires and establishing an open-air burning permit system.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.amaranth.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Open burning & fires across Ontario · Open burning & fires in other municipalities