Can I burn today in Bancroft?
Bancroft’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
- Belleville
- Observed
- 2:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Hastings County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Bancroft requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Bancroft Fire Department decides — not this page.
Not specified in by-law or live site
For daytime burning during Fire Season (Apr 1 - Oct 31), obtain a Day Burning Fire Permit at the Bancroft Municipal Office
Compliant small night burns of piled wood/brush/grass do not require a permit.
Day Burning requires a permit (Sections 3.1-3.2)
No person shall ignite an open fire, other than a small fire for cooking or warmth, from two hours after sunrise until two hours before sunset during the period from April 1 to October 31, which is the Fire Season. Notwithstanding 3.1, above, Day Burning is allowed under defined conditions through the issuing of a Day Burning Fire Permit which is available during regular hours at the Bancroft Municipal Office.
Permit-free night/small burning (Sections 3.3-3.4)
A person capable of containing or extinguishing a fire, may burn without a permit; piled wood, brush, or discarded wood by-products provided: (a) The fire is ignited 2 hours before sunset, or later, and is extinguished by 2 hours after sunrise or earlier; ... (c) The pile is less than 2 meters in height and less than 2 meters in diameter...
Wind / adverse condition restriction (Section 3.6)
Notwithstanding 3.3 and 3.4, above, no person shall continue to burn when wind conditions or other factors cause any or all of the following: (a) a decrease in visibility on any highway or roadway; (b) a rapid spread of fire through grass or brush areas; (c) an adverse affect on neighboring lands or persons.
Municipal Fire Ban / Restricted Fire Zone (Section 3.5, definitions)
Notwithstanding 3.3 and 3.4, above, no person shall set out an open fire during a restricted fire zone or a municipal fire ban. Restricted Fire Zone: Means complete bans of all open fire in a defined area and is enforced by the Ministry of Natural Resources under the Forest Fire Prevention Act. Municipal Fire Ban: Means a complete ban of all open fire within the boundaries of the Town of Bancroft.
Incinerator requirements (Section 4.1)
Incinerators must be located at least 5 meters from any forest or any building and ... Incinerators must be located at least 2 meters from any combustible material and; Incinerators must be covered by mesh less than 5 millimeters in size.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Bancroft — 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 — Bancroft Fire Department decides.