Can I burn today in Central Huron?
Central Huron’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
- Grand Bend
- Observed
- 3:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Huron County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Central Huron requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Central Huron Fire Department decides — not this page.
Date indicated on the Permit
Recreational fires (max 0.70m, safe location) need no permit. For Open Air Burning in unrestricted areas, apply for and be granted an Open Air Burn Permit, then contact the Fire Chief 90+ minutes before burning
The Municipality's current website references an online application accessible via its site, submitted 24-48 hours in advance. Ceremonial/religious urban fires require a separate Open Air Burn Permission.
Recreational fire hours and conditions (Section 2.1)
Recreational fires are permitted in all areas within the Municipality of Central Huron, Open air burning is prohibited from all Settlement Areas designated as Village/Hamlet and Lakeshore Residential as established in the current Municipality of Central Huron Official Plan and shall comply with the following regulations: (a) No person shall set or maintain a fire unless between the hours of 8am and 11pm...(k) No person shall set or maintain a fire during a high risk period or a poor air quality day.
Open Air Burn Permit requirement (Section 3.1)
Open Air Burning set to eliminate Acceptable Burn Materials within unrestricted areas requires a permit and every person shall comply with the following regulations: (a) Apply and be granted permission for an Open Air Burn Permit prior to setting an open air burn. (b) Contact the Fire Chief or his /her designate 90 minutes or greater prior to setting an Open Air Burn...(d) A Permit shall only be valid for the date indicated on the Permit.
Setback (Section 3.1(e))
No person shall locate, permit or allow an Open Air Burn to be located less than 30 metres from any building, structure, property line, tree, hedge, fence, roadway, overhead wire or any other combustible article.
Fire Permits/Permission (Section 11)
Open Air Fire Permission may be obtained at the Central Huron Fire Area, in person or by phone @ 519-482-3043 (office) during business hours. Upon inquiry, should the open air burn not fall within the Central Huron Fire Department Area, the Central Huron Fire Chief will be redirected to the appropriate Fire Area by the Chief Fire Official.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Central Huron — 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 — Central Huron Fire Department decides.