Can I burn today in Augusta?
Augusta’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
- Kingston
- Observed
- 4:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Augusta requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Augusta Fire Rescue decides — not this page.
Date of issue to balance of calendar year
Apply online at augusta.burnpermits.com (free permit) or through the Fire Rescue office
Must call the Township's open burning hotline each day (or daily for campgrounds) before burning to check for a fire ban
Produce the permit on request and comply with all size/clearance/material conditions.
Permit required (Section 3.1)
No person shall set or maintain an open-air fire without first having obtained the necessary permit in such a fashion as approved by the Chief Fire Official.
Fire ban (Section 3.3)
No person shall set or maintain an open-air fire or discharge fireworks when a fire ban has been issued by the Chief Fire Official.
Wind conditions (Section 3.6)
No person shall set or maintain an open-air fire when the wind is in such a direction or intensity to cause any or all of the following; 3.6.a. the possible spread of the fire beyond the open-air fire site or; 3.6.b. a decrease in visibility on any highway due to smoke; 3.6.c. to cause a medical emergency to any person due to smoke.
Permit validity (Section 3.12)
A permit issued under this By-Law is valid on the date of issue and for the balance of the calendar year in which the permit is issued unless revoked.
Open burning hotline (Section 3.13.a)
calls the Township's open burning hotline to verify if a burn ban has been declared prior to setting an open-air fire, campgrounds must call daily.
Brush pile/incinerator/burn drum clearances (Section 5.1)
No permit holder shall set or maintain a brush pile fire, incinerator or burn drum fire at a distance less than 20 m (65 ft) from any building, overhead wiring, highway, or other combustible material.
Campfire/outdoor fireplace clearances (Section 6.1)
No permit holder shall set or maintain a campfire or outdoor fireplace fire at a distance less than 5m (16.5 ft) from any building, overhead wiring, highway, or other combustible material.
Agricultural fire clearances (Section 8.2)
No permit holder shall set or maintain an agricultural fire at a distance less than 61 meters (approximately 200 feet) away from any building, overhead wiring, highway, or other combustible material.
Windrows prohibited (Section 3.5)
No person shall set an open-air fire that is a windrow.
Repeal (Section 18.1)
By-Law 3579-2020 and all By-Laws relating to the regulation and control of open-air fire and open-air burning are contrary to this By-Law are hereby rescinded.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Augusta — 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 — Augusta Fire Rescue decides.