Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Port Colborne, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning and Recreational Fires By-law 6788/38/20, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or their designate. Allowed conditions: Camp fires ≤1m diameter, 0.6m height, 3m from buildings/property lines, supervised by person 18+, extinguished by 11pm, clean seasoned wood only.
| permit required | yes | s. 2.1 |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief or their designate | s. 2.1 |
| allowed conditions | Camp fires ≤1m diameter, 0.6m height, 3m from buildings/property lines, supervised by person 18+, extinguished by 11pm, clean seasoned wood only. | s. 2.2(a) |
Regulates open air burning and recreational fires, including Fire Chief permission, campfire conditions, fire bans, fees, and enforcement.