Open burning & fires — Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Ontario

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

In the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire By-law 2017-075, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or his/her designate. Allowed conditions: Allowed outside 2hrs before sunset to 2hrs after sunrise, winds <=10km/h, no burn ban. Recreational fires exempt from permit.

Fire By-law 2017-075 adopted bylaw
permit required yes Schedule "A" 1
permit issuer Fire Chief or his/her designate Schedule "A" 1
allowed conditions Allowed outside 2hrs before sunset to 2hrs after sunrise, winds <=10km/h, no burn ban. Recreational fires exempt from permit. Schedule "A" 3, 5
scout note

Regulates and sets conditions for open-air fires in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen.

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