Can I burn today in Ajax?
Ajax’s by-law does not set out what each fire danger rating allows, so this page cannot tell you whether today is a burning day. Today’s rating is beside this, and the fire hall below has the answer.
- Air quality (AQHI)
- 1 · Low risk
- Measured at
- Oshawa
- Observed
- 4:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Regional Municipality of Durham, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Ajax requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Ajax Fire and Emergency Services -- Fire Prevention & Public Safety Division decides — not this page.
Not established from available sources
Most properties in Ajax do not meet the by-law's guidelines for open air burning (effectively a near-total prohibition on wood-burning open fires)
Where eligible, contact Ajax Fire and Emergency Services / Fire Prevention & Public Safety Division to apply for a permit. Gas/propane fire appliances (e.g. propane fire tables) do not require a permit.
Delegation of Authority register entry
049-2004 | Open Air Burning Permits | Fire Chief or his or her designate | Administer permit system for open air burning | Fire Protection and Prevention Act, s. 7.1
Town's own public safety summary (news post)
Open air burning is generally not permitted within the Town of Ajax, refer to our Open Air Burning By-Law for more information.
Devices permitted / not permitted (Fire Department Services page)
Open air wood burning appliances (i.e., chimeneas, bonfires etc.) are NOT permitted. Gas appliances (i.e., propane fire tables) are permitted.
2026 permit reminder page (live web, not by-law text)
Open air burning is not permitted in the Town of Ajax without a permit and most properties do not meet the by-law guidelines.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Ajax — free, for any municipality, customer or not. See it and get the link.
By-laws change. This page summarises public documents and is not legal advice or permission to burn — Ajax Fire and Emergency Services -- Fire Prevention & Public Safety Division decides.