Can I burn today in Bonfield?
Bonfield’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
- North Bay
- Observed
- 5:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Nipissing District, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Bonfield requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Township of Bonfield / Bonfield Fire & Emergency Services decides — not this page.
Applicant's lifespan of ownership of the property (per Section 3.0(a)), though the permit application form itself states validity 'from the date of application to the last day of October of the same calendar year, unless otherwise specified'
4 days
4 days
Obtain a permit from the Township office, the Fire Chief, or another municipally designated location
Sign and validate the permit
Check burning conditions and Total Burn Ban status via www.bonfieldtownship.com before burning
Keep the permit at the burn site with required equipment (shovel, rake, water/hose).
Permit required (Section 2.0)
No “Owner” or “Person” being the owner or tenant in possession of lands within the “Municipality” shall conduct “Open Air Burning” on such lands unless a “Permit” has been issued in respect of such “Open Air Burning”.
Wind threshold (Section 2.2)
No “Open Air Burning” shall be commenced or maintained when the wind is above 20 km/h or in such a direction or intensity or to cause any or all of the following: a) The possible spread of the fire beyond the approved burn site; b) A decrease in the visibility on any highway, roadway or railway; c) Any odour to such an extent or degree so as to cause discomfort to the persons in the immediate areas; d) Excessive smoke or any other “Adverse Effect”; or, e) Any “Dangerous Condition” Amendment.
Burn hours by fire rating (Section 4.0(a))
Buring between the hours of 5:00 pm in the evening and be extinguished no later than 7:00 am the following day or earlier, shall only be permitted when the fire rating is Moderate or Low. Under any other fire rating (High or Extreme) burning shall commence at 7:00 pm in the evening and be extinguished no later than 7:00 am the following day or earlier.
Permit validity by type (Section 3.0)
A “Open Air Burn Permit” shall be valid for: a) “Campfire” or “Cooking Fire” for the applicants’ lifespan of ownership of the property. b) “Brush Pile Fire” for a period of four days. c) “Windrow” Fire for a period of four days.
Fee reference (Section 3.2)
“Permit” fees shall be as stated in the relevant Fire User Fee By-law or any successor of said By-law. The Fee remains the same regardless of the date of purchase within the year.
Total Burn Ban definition (Section 5.0)
“Total Burn Ban” or “Restricted Fire Zone” shall mean absolutely no “Open Air Burning” including “Campfires” or “Cooking Fires” or charcoal barbecues but does not include the use of cooking or heating equipment which is equipped with a shut off mechanism.
Campfire/Brush Pile size limits (Sections 2.6-2.7)
No “Owner” or “Person” shall set fire to, ignite, or otherwise burn any materials in a “Campfire or Cooking Fire” with a combined size of greater than 1 meters x 1 meters x 1 meters (3 feet wide x 3 feet long x 3 feet high). ... No “Owner” or “Person” shall set fire to, ignite, or otherwise burn any materials in a “Brush Pile Fire” with a combined size of greater than 1.8 metres x 1.8 metres x 1.8 metres (6 feet wide x 6 feet long x 6 feet high) without written approval of the “Fire Chief' or their “Designate”.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Bonfield — 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 Bonfield / Bonfield Fire & Emergency Services decides.