Open burning & fires — Southgate, Ontario

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

In the Township of Southgate, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burn By-law 2020-070 / 2023-083 consolidated, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: $100.00 to $500.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Chief Fire Official.

Open Air Burn By-law 2020-070 / 2023-083 consolidated adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 7.1
permit issuer Chief Fire Official s. 7.1
allowed conditions Recreational fires ≤1m diameter and burn barrels do not require a permit; open air burns allowed ½ hour after sunrise, extinguished ½ hour before sunset, no burn ban in effect. s. 5 (preamble); s. 6 (preamble); s. 7.8
fine range $100.00 to $500.00 Schedule "A"
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Regulates open-air burning in Southgate.

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