Can I burn today in Centre Wellington?
Centre Wellington’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
- Guelph
- Observed
- 3:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Wellington County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Centre Wellington requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Centre Wellington Fire Rescue (Fire Administration Office) decides — not this page.
Current calendar year in which issued
Current calendar year in which issued
Current calendar year in which issued
Submit a complete permit application to the Township (form provided), with written owner permission if applicable
For a Class C Burn Permit, submit plans showing building locations relative to property lines
Pay the required fee as set in the Township's Fees and Charges By-law.
Permit required (Section 3.1)
No person shall set, maintain, permit or cause to be set or maintained an open air fire in the Township without a current valid permit.
Permit classes (Section 1.1 definitions)
“Class A Burn Permit” means a permit for an open air fire not exceeding 0.6 metres in diameter or height. “Class B Burn Permit” means a permit for an open air fire greater than 0.6 metres in diameter or height but does not exceed 2 metres in diameter or height. “Class C Burn Permit” means a permit for an open air fire exceeding 2 metres in diameter or height.
Class C restricted to agricultural property (Section 5.6)
A Class C Burn Permit shall only be issued for an Agricultural Property.
Permit validity (Sections 5.2-5.5)
A permit is valid for the current calendar year in which it is issued. A permit is valid only for the property identified on the permit. A permit is not transferable. A permit is non-returnable and non-refundable.
Wind threshold (Section 6.1(i))
an open air fire is not permitted when the wind velocity is reported to be greater than twenty (20) kilometers per hour;
Fire ban (Section 6.1(k))
an open air fire is not permitted during a fire ban;
Setback requirements (Section 6.1(m)-(n))
with the exception of an open air fire for which a Class A Burn Permit has been issued, an open air fire shall be a minimum of thirty (30) metres from a building, fence, hedge, other combustible material, highway, overhead wire or a property line; in the case of an open air fire for which a Class A Burn Permit has been issued, an open air fire shall be: (i) physically confined i.e. by steel tire rims, bricks or stones (ii) a minimum of three (3) metres from a building, fence, hedge, other combustible material, highway, overhead wire or a property line;
Fees (Section 7.1)
The fee for a permit shall be as prescribed in the Township’s Fees and Charges By-law.
Flying lanterns (Section 3.5)
No person shall ignite or release into the air, an ignited flying lantern in the Township.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Centre Wellington — 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 — Centre Wellington Fire Rescue (Fire Administration Office) decides.