Open burning & fires — Douro-Dummer, Ontario

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

In the Township of Douro-Dummer, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open-Air Burning By-law 2020-35, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief. Allowed conditions: Permit required; clean dry wood only; attended by competent adult; extinguishment within 10m; wind under 25km/h; no burning during fire ban.

Open-Air Burning By-law 2020-35 adopted bylaw
permit required yes Section 4.2
permit issuer Fire Chief 'Permit' means written authority provided by the Fire Chief
allowed conditions Permit required; clean dry wood only; attended by competent adult; extinguishment within 10m; wind under 25km/h; no burning during fire ban. Schedule "A"; Schedule "B"
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Adopted by-law regulating open-air burning, burn permits, fire types, clearances, attendance, restrictions, and enforcement in Douro-Dummer.

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