Can I burn today in Amaranth?
Amaranth’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)
- 2 · Low risk
- Measured at
- Brampton
- Observed
- 5:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Dufferin County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Amaranth requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Township of Amaranth (Municipal Office) decides — not this page.
Calendar year of issue
Per Fire Chief authorization
Obtain a Fire Permit Application at the Municipal Office (374028 6th Line) or complete the form and fax (519-941-1802) or email (info@amaranth.ca) it in
No fee for a standard permit
Phone the Township office at 519-941-1007 or check the website during dry periods or April/May to confirm a fire ban is not in effect
A fire larger than the by-law's size maximum requires a separate Fire Chief-approved site inspection.
Permit required (Section 1)
No person shall set or maintain a fire in the open air without first having obtained a permit from the Township of Amaranth Municipal Office. The permit shall be as set out in a form, or substantially the same form, as Schedule A to this by-law.
Setbacks and clearance (Section 4(b)-(c))
The fire must be located no closer than 15 metres (50 feet) from any building, structure, hedge, fence, road or overhead wire or obstruction of any kind; There must be a space free and clear of combustible material around the perimeter of such fire of at least 4.5 metres (15 feet);
Wind threshold (Section 4(e))
A fire shall not be burned when the wind velocity exceeds 16 k.p.h. (10 m.p.h.);
Fire size (Section 4(f)-(g))
The dimension of a fire shall not exceed 3 metres (10 feet) in diameter for rural properties; The dimension of a fire shall not exceed 1 metre (3 feet) in diameter or 2 metres (6 feet) in height for urban properties;
Dry-conditions / prohibition-order restriction (Section 4(d))
A fire shall not be burned during periods of dry conditions or drought or when a prohibition has been declared pursuant to Section 9 of this by-law;
Oversized-fire site inspection (Section 7)
In the event any person proposes to start or set a fire which is larger than the maximum size provided in Section 4 such person shall contact the Fire Chief, or his/her designate, to request a site inspection. If the Fire Chief or his/her designate deems it necessary to conduct an on site inspection, a fee as required by the Fire Chief shall apply.
Discretionary total prohibition (Section 9, OCR page numbering)
The Fire Chief or his/her designate may declare a total prohibition against outdoor burning when in his/her opinion atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous and every person shall comply with such prohibition.
Fine (Section 12, OCR page numbering)
Every person who contravenes any section of this By-Law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $2,000.00 as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. Burning activities are also subject to the Ontario Fire Code which carries a $25,000. fine and/or imprisonment for non-compliance.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Amaranth — 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 — Township of Amaranth (Municipal Office) decides.