Can I burn today in Blandford-Blenheim?
Blandford-Blenheim’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)
- 3 · Low risk
- Measured at
- London
- Observed
- 5:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Oxford County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Blandford-Blenheim requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Township of Blandford-Blenheim (Fire Services) decides — not this page.
Per permit terms set by Chief Fire Official
Per permit terms set by Chief Fire Official
One three-day period per property (sunrise to sunset), extendable at Chief Fire Official's discretion
A compliant recreational fire (small fire pit, distances met, appropriate weather) is deemed approved without a separate application. Non-recreational/agricultural and special burns require applying at the Blandford-Blenheim Municipal Office
Special burns additionally require the $50 fee, a site visit, and display of Township-issued 'Controlled burning' signs during the burn.
Appropriate Weather Conditions - defined (Section 1.2)
"Appropriate Weather Conditions" shall mean that the wind speed does not exceed 15 kilometres per hour and that it is not raining nor foggy, nor is there a declared smog or weather quality alert. The appropriate Federal and/or Provincial Government agency shall be used as the source of this information.
Recreational burning deemed approved (Section 3.2)
Open-Air Burning for recreational purposes, except at a public event, is deemed to be approved by the Chief Fire Official, or designate if: a) The fire is contained in a Fire Pit which is no more than one square metre in area; b) The fire is at least 15 metres from any building, structure, hedge, fence, vehicular roadway of any kind or nature, overhead wiring or any property line... k) The fire is burned in appropriate weather conditions.
Non-recreational/agricultural burn conditions (Section 3.3)
ii. The fire is conducted between sunrise and sunset; ... iv. The fire does not cover a ground area exceeding 9 square metres; ... viii. Burns shall be located such that a minimum of 15 meters of separation to property lines, or structures is maintained.
Special burn duration (Section 3.4(c)(x))
The permit is issued to allow Open-air Burning between sunrise and sunset, for no more than three (3) consecutive days. An extension of time may be granted at the discretion of the Chief Fire Official, or designate.
Suspension on weather statements (Section 3.6)
All open-air burns and fire permits will be suspended on days where a special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada, or on days that the Township has issued a ban.
Permit fees (Section 4.1)
The following permit fees are outlines in the Blandford - Blenheim Fees and Services By-Law: a) Non-Recreational and Agricultural Fire Permits - No charge b) Recreational Fire Permits - No charge c) Special Fire Permits - fee of $50 for one three-day period per property, requires special approval by the Chief Fire Official, or designate.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Blandford-Blenheim — 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 Blandford-Blenheim (Fire Services) decides.