Open burning & fires — Blandford-Blenheim, Ontario

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

In the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open-Air Burning By-law 2378-2023, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Chief Fire Official, or designate.

Open-Air Burning By-law 2378-2023 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2.4
permit issuer Chief Fire Official, or designate s. 1.17
allowed conditions Permit required (except cooking). Compliance with type-specific rules (distance, supervision, materials, weather). Suspended during bans or special weather statements. s. 2.4, s. 3.1, s. 3.6
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Official open-air burning by-law regulating open-air fires, permits, and exempted burning conditions.

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