Open burning & fires — East Hawkesbury, Ontario

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

In the Township of East Hawkesbury, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning By-Law No. 2016-44, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or his alternate.

Open Air Burning By-Law No. 2016-44 adopted bylaw
permit required yes Section 5
permit issuer Fire Chief or his alternate Section 20
allowed conditions Burn barrels, campfires, fireplaces, portable devices, brush fires, and farmer piles are permitted. Conditions apply for location, materials, supervision, and permits for brush/farmers. Section 7
scout note

Regulates open air burning in the municipality, including permits, conditions, restrictions, enforcement, and fire-control requirements.

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