Can I burn today in Chapleau?
Chapleau’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
- Sudbury
- Observed
- 2:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Sudbury District, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Chapleau requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Chapleau Fire Department (Emergency Services) decides — not this page.
Date of issue to October 31 of the year issued
Obtain a fire permit from the Township of Chapleau (only the homeowner of the property may be issued a permit)
Pay the fee set in the Township's annual User Fees
The permit automatically expires October 31 of the year issued.
Burn hours (Section 1)
No fire shall be set out of doors in the Township between the hours of six o'clock in the morning and six o'clock in the evening during the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October in each year.
Permit required (Section 2)
No person shall set out fires in open air without first obtaining a fire permit from the Township of Chapleau, said permit shall automatically expire on the 3lst day of October in the year issued.
Permit holder restriction (Section 3)
Fire permits can only be issued to the homeowner of the property.
Prohibited materials (Section 4)
No person shall set any fire out of doors to burn, or shall burn out of doors, any kitchen garbage, construction materials or materials made of/or containing rubber, plastic or tar.
Fire size (Section 7)
Open burning shall be confined to non-combustible containers or to a pit no larger than 61cm (2 feet) by 61cm (2 feet) in size.
Wind/spread condition (Section 8)
No person shall set a fire in an area where it may spread due to grass or other vegetation or a strong wind.
Fee (Section 13)
The fee for said permit shall be indicated in the annual Township of Chapleau User fees.
Penalty (Sections 14-15)
Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence against this by-law and shall, upon conviction therefore be subject to a fine of not more than five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars exclusive of costs and every fine is recoverable under the Provincial Offenses Act. Upon subsequent conviction is subject to a maximum fine of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Chapleau — 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 — Chapleau Fire Department (Emergency Services) decides.