Can I burn today in East Zorra-Tavistock?
East Zorra-Tavistock’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
- London
- Observed
- 1:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Oxford County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. East Zorra-Tavistock requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Township of East Zorra-Tavistock decides — not this page.
Per-burn (call Township Office before each burn)
Call the Township Office (519-462-2697) before conducting a controlled burn of wood/wood products (free, no written permit or fee)
A small campfire in a compliant firepit (24 inches or less, 25+ feet from buildings) does not require calling ahead. Burns are not permitted in villages/rural clusters or during a declared fire ban.
Call-before-you-burn requirement (Township website)
Call before you burn and contact the Township Office to report controlled burns. There are no fees for a burn permit.
Permitted materials (Township website)
You may only burn wood or wood products.
Prohibited locations/times (Township website)
Controlled burns cannot be held in villages or rural clusters. Fires will not be permitted while a fire ban is in place.
Campfire exception (Township website)
You do not need to call before you burn a campfire in a proper firepit. Pit not to exceed 24 inches in diameter. Pit will have sides no higher than 24". Placement of pit to be a minimum of 25 feet from buildings. Fires must be supervised at all times.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for East Zorra-Tavistock — 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 East Zorra-Tavistock decides.