Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Township of Augusta, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by 3583-2022 Open-Air Burning, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Chief Fire Official. Allowed conditions: Valid permit, no fire ban, comply with By-Law, supervised by competent adult.
| permit required | yes | s. 3.1 |
| permit issuer | Chief Fire Official | s. 3.1 |
| allowed conditions | Valid permit, no fire ban, comply with By-Law, supervised by competent adult. | s. 3.1, s. 3.3, s. 3.9, s. 3.13 |
By-law prescribing the precautions and conditions under which fires may be set in open air.