Can I burn today in Elliot Lake?
Elliot Lake’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
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Observed
- 5:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Algoma District, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Elliot Lake requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Elliot Lake Fire Department decides — not this page.
1 year (annual, obtained from the Fire Department)
Apply through the City's online Fire Department Forms system (FD-Burn-Permits) or in person at the Fire Department, 55 Hillside Drive North
Pay the $5.00 annual fee
Comply with by-law conditions (hours, supervision, safety equipment).
Permit required (Section 3.1)
No person shall set out fires in open air at any time without first obtaining a permit.
Restricted zone / fire ban (Section 3.4)
No person shall conduct an open air burn at any time in a Ministry of Natural Resources declared fire restricted zone(s) or during a fire ban declared in the City.
Burn hours (Section 3.5)
No person shall conduct an open air burn within the City between the hours of ten o'clock in the morning and six o'clock in the evening during the period from the 1st day of April to the 31st day of October in each year unless written approval by the Chief Fire Official is issued.
Prohibited materials (Section 3.7)
No person shall set any fire outdoors to burn, or shall burn outdoors, any grass or leaves except in rural or agriculture areas as designed by the City unless approved by the Chief Fire Official. No household garbage, construction materials or materials mad offor containing rubber, plastic, tar, pressure treated or creosote treated wood, or any material which may emit noxious or poisonous substances or pollutants, including PCB's and other chemicals shall be burned at anytime.
Permit fee (Part 5, Section 5.1)
The annual fee for the issuance of an Open Air Burning Permit is $5.00.
Flying lanterns prohibited (Section 3.15-3.16)
No person shall possess or sell a Flying Lantern in the City. No person within the City shall ignite or release an ignited Flying Lantern or otherwise use a Flying Lantern in the City.
Enactment (Part 8, Section 8.1)
This By-law comes into force on the day it is enacted and repeals By-law 19-20 in its entirety. PASSED this 11 day of May, 2020.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Elliot Lake — 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 — Elliot Lake Fire Department decides.