Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Minto, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burn By-law 2024-052, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief. Allowed conditions: No permit required for burn barrel (where permitted), recreational campfire, outdoor fireplace, cooking fire, or barbeque; fires ≤1 m diameter require no permit.
| permit required | yes | s. 4.2 |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief | "Permit" means a permit issued by the Fire Chief |
| allowed conditions | No permit required for burn barrel (where permitted), recreational campfire, outdoor fireplace, cooking fire, or barbeque; fires ≤1 m diameter require no permit. | s. 4.8 |
Regulates open air burning in the Town of Minto.