Can I burn today in Deep River?
Deep River’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
- Ottawa
- Observed
- 5:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of County of Renfrew, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Deep River requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Deep River Fire Department decides — not this page.
Up to 10 consecutive days, extendable by written permission
Calendar year of issuance
Dates recorded on the permit
Apply at Deep River Town Hall for the appropriate permit type
Pay the fee set out in the Town's Fees and Charges By-law (amount not published online)
Comply with material (Schedule A), setback, and hours conditions.
Permit required (Section 2.1)
No person shall set or maintain an Open-Air Fire, Recreational Fire or Special Fire except an Open-Air Fire for which an Open-Air Burning Permit has been issued, a Recreational Fire for which a Recreational Fire Permit has been issued or a Special Fire for which a Special Fire Permit has been issued.
Open-Air Fire setbacks and size (Section 5.2)
5.2.4 No person shall set or maintain an Open-Air Fire within 100 feet from any building, combustible structure, combustible vegetation, accumulation of combustible materials, unless written approval is received from the Chief Fire Official or designate; 5.2.5 Every person who sets or maintains an Open-Air Fire shall confine such fire to a location that provides for a minimum distance of 40 feet in all directions from adjacent properties; 5.2.6 Every person who sets or maintains an Open-Air Fire shall not burn any pile of material exceeding 36 sq. feet in area and 4 feet in height unless written approval is received from the Chief Fire Official or designate.
Open-Air Fire hours (Section 5.2.7)
Every person who sets and maintains an Open-Air Fire shall do so no earlier than two (2) hours before sunset, and all persons shall extinguish the Open-Air fire no later than two (2) hours after sunrise, unless written approval is received from the Chief Fire Official or designate.
Recreational Fire regulations (Section 6.2)
6.2.3 A Recreational or Special Fire pit shall be no larger than 30 inches by 30 inches in size by 24 inches in height; 6.2.5 Every person who sets or maintains a Recreational or Special Fire shall confine such Fire to a location that provides for a minimum distance of 10 feet from adjacent properties; 6.2.6 ... a minimum of 15 feet in all directions (horizontal, vertical) from any Combustible structure.
Fire ban (Section 9)
Despite the existence of a valid Open Air Burning Permit or Recreational Fire Permit, the Chief Fire Official, or designate, may issue a Ban on any or all Open-Air Fires and Recreational Fires, and may suspend, without recourse, any or all Permits.
Permit validity (Section 10.5)
10.5.1 A permit may be issued for up to ten (10) consecutive days for an Open-Air Burning Permit... 10.5.2 A Recreational Fire Permit is only valid for the calendar year in which it was issued. 10.5.3 A Special Fire Permit is only valid for the dates recorded on the permit.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Deep River — 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 — Deep River Fire Department decides.