Can I burn today in Chisholm?
Chisholm’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
- 1:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Nipissing District, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Chisholm requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Township of Chisholm Fire Department decides — not this page.
As specified on the permit (start/end dates set individually by the Chief Fire Official or designate)
As specified by the Chief Fire Official, exempting the standard evening/night hours
Apply for a fire permit through the Township's online burn-permit portal at chisholm.burnpermits.com, or through Schedule A/B in person
Comply with permit conditions (max 4 cubic metres per burn, 6am-6pm no-burn window, constant attendance, firefighting equipment on hand, 15 km/h wind limit).
Permit required
No person(s) or owner(s) of land shall: (a) set a fire or permit the setting of a fire, or having set or permitted the setting of a fire, permit a fire to continue to burn without first having obtained a fire permit, in the form attached hereto as Schedule “A” or in accordance with Schedule “B” from the Chief Fire Official or designate, and in accordance with the provisions of the permit and this by-law.
Burn hours
(b) set a fire or permit the setting of a fire or allow a fire to burn no earlier than 6:00 p.m. and no later than 6:00 a.m. during the fire season, defined as the period from the first day of April to the last day of October.
Fire ban / Restricted Fire Zone
(f) no person shail start a fire or permit the setting of a fire or allow a fire to burn in a Restricted Fire Zone; or in contravention of a fire ban as declared by the Chief Fire Official when conditions warrant, as in accordance with Schedule “C'.
Wind speed limit (Schedule A permit condition 6)
No burning in winds greater than 15 km/h.
Campfire exemption
General Exemption — Campfires. Recreational campfires for cooking or warmth are permitted during the day, provided: (a) there is no Restricted Fire Zone or municipal fire ban; (b) the fire is less than one metre high by one metre wide; (c) the fire is contained on and within non-combustible surfaces; (d) the fire is at least three metres from any forest area, and the area within the three-metre radius is free of flammable material.
Total and Partial Fire Bans (Schedule C)
Partial Fire Ban: Permits for brush burning and land clearing shall be revoked, additional permits shall not be issued. Campfires and incinerators shall be restricted to the time between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Total Fire Ban: In addition to the partial fire ban, all open burning, including campfires and incinerators will be restricted.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Chisholm — 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 Chisholm Fire Department decides.