Can I burn today in Conmee?
Conmee’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)
- No station near here
- Observed
- rating measured at the centre of Thunder Bay District, which covers a wide area · taken about 24 km away, the nearest ground with mapped forest fuel
A rating is not permission. Conmee requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Township of Conmee (Municipal Office) decides — not this page.
As specified on permit; Fire Season is April 1 - October 31
Apply online via the Township's conmee.burnpermits.com portal or in person at the Municipal Office (19 Holland Road West)
Recreational fires under 0.9m used solely for cooking/warmth/recreation do not require a permit outside a declared Fire Ban.
General Prohibition (Section 5)
No person shall conduct open air burning within the Township except in accordance with this By-law.
Permit Requirements (Sections 6.1-6.3)
A Fire Permit is required for all open air burning unless specifically exempted under this By-law. For the purposes of this By-law, the Fire Season shall be deemed to run annually from April 1 to October 31, inclusive, unless extended, shortened, or otherwise modified by the Chief Fire Official in response to prevailing conditions. Outside of the Fire Season, a Fire Permit is not required for open air burning, except where a Fire Ban, Fire Season declaration, or other restriction has been imposed under this By-law.
Recreational Fire exemption (Schedule A, s.2.1)
A Recreational Fire does not require a Fire Permit provided that: (a) the fire does not exceed 0.9 metres (3 feet) in height or diameter; (b) the fire is used solely for cooking, warmth, or recreational enjoyment; and (c) all requirements of this Schedule and the By-law are complied with.
Weather conditions (Schedule A, s.4.1)
No person shall set or maintain a fire where: (a) wind speeds exceed 15 kilometres per hour; or (b) weather conditions increase the risk of fire spread, as determined by the Chief Fire Official.
Hours of burning (Schedule A, s.9.1)
Unless otherwise authorized by a Fire Permit, no person shall: (a) start a fire earlier than two (2) hours before sunset; or (b) allow a fire to burn later than two (2) hours after sunrise.
Fire size and control (Schedule A, ss.6.1-6.2)
No person shall: (a) maintain more than two (2) burn piles at one time; or (b) exceed a total burn area greater than 0.04 hectares (0.1 acres). No person shall maintain a brush pile exceeding 1.8 metres by 1.8 metres (6 feet by 6 feet) in size.
Fee provision (Section 7.2)
Fire Permits may be subject to a fee established by Council from time to time.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Conmee — 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 Conmee (Municipal Office) decides.