Open burning & fires — Pembroke, Ontario

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

In the City of Pembroke, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Recreational Open-Air Burning By-law 2025-78, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: $200.00–$500.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Recreational Open-Air Burning By-law 2025-78 adopted bylaw
permit required yes ss. 4.1.1
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 8.3.1
allowed conditions Between 6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. (Mar 2–Dec 20) or 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. (Dec 21–Mar 1), no fire ban, no dangerous conditions, with valid permit. s. 4.1.6
fine range $200.00–$500.00 Schedule "A"
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Regulates recreational open-air burning, permits or permissions, conditions, prohibitions, inspections, and enforcement.

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