Open burning & fires — St.-Charles, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of St.-Charles, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning By-Law 2024-12, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: $150.00 to $450.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Open Air Burning By-Law 2024-12 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 5.1
permit issuer	Fire Chief	s. 2.2
allowed conditions	Campfires (max 36"x36") require no permit; other outdoor fires require permit and are prohibited 7am–7pm April 1–October 31; no burning during Fire Ban or Restricted Fire Zone.	s. 4.2, s. 5.1, s. 5.4, s. 5.18
fine range	$150.00 to $450.00	Schedule "C"

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Regulates open-air burning.

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