Open burning & fires — Midland, Ontario

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

In the Town of Midland, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open-Air Burning By-law 2023-14, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required.

Open-Air Burning By-law 2023-14 adopted bylaw
permit required yes "unless an Open-Air Burning Permit has been issued"
allowed conditions Permitted only between 4pm and midnight with an Open-Air Burning Permit; not when wind exceeds 24 km/h, during a Smog Alert/Humidex advisory, or when rain or fog is present. "permitted only between the hours of"
scout note

Regulates open air fires, burn permits, permitted burning times, conditions, materials, setbacks, nuisance smoke, and fire bans.

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