Can I burn today in Douro-Dummer?

Permits required (Section 4.2)

No person may set a fire to burn in the open-air without obtaining a permit. Conditions as prescribed within the type of permit must be met. Permits must be approved prior to being valid. Permits must be activated before initiating an open-air burn.

Air Quality (Section 4.10)

Open-air fires are to be suspended during episodes of poor air quality. Refer to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Park’s website www.airqualityontario.com/aqhi/today.php?sites=59006. During an Air Quality Health Index of more than 6, burning should be avoided and a no-burn day may be implemented. Burning during rain, freezing rain, fog or snow is also not advisable due to the poor burn efficiency of wet wood.

Wind Direction and Speed (Section 4.11)

Winds above 25 km/h should be considered dangerous and open-air fires shall be extinguished or avoided. No person may set or allow a fire to burn when the wind direction will cause: a) a decrease in visibility on any roadway, b) any odour or smoke to such an extent or degree so as to cause discomfort to person, or hazards to health, cause loss of enjoyment or normal use of property in the immediate area, or c) a rapid spread of fire through grass to a bush area.

Flying Lanterns prohibited (Section 4.6)

Flying Lanterns are a type of firework and are considered to be an open-air fire that cannot meet the intent of this By-law and are therefore not permitted for use.

Fees deferred to User Fee and Charges By-law (Section 6.5)

Fees for fire permits are in accordance with the Township of Douro-Dummer User Fee and Charges By-law. All fire permits require payment and approval prior to being valid. Permits requiring a site inspection must be scheduled and allow up to 5 days to process.

Permit activation (Schedule “A”)

dourodummer.burnpermits.com/ or 1-844-971-1121 to activate your permit