Can I burn today in Georgian Bluffs?
Georgian Bluffs’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
- Tiverton
- Observed
- 2:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Grey County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Georgian Bluffs requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Inter-Township Fire Department (ITFD) decides — not this page.
Annual, expires December 31
Annual, expires December 31
Apply online at georgianbluffs.burnpermits.com. Outdoor Fireplace/Fire Pit permits are issued automatically upon completing the online application
Brush/Bonfire/Controlled/Demolition Fire permits require Chief Fire Official review and possibly a site inspection. Before lighting a Brush/Bonfire/Controlled/Demolition fire, call the burn notification line (1-855-690-0777)
Fire Pits/Outdoor Fireplaces do not require advance notification.
General prohibition (Section 3.1)
No person shall set or maintain an Open-Air Fire without a Permit issued by the Chief Fire Official under the provisions of this By- law.
Wind threshold (Section 3.6)
No person shall set fire or maintain an Open-Air Fire if the winds are greater than 20km/hour, as reported by Environment Canada.
Smog alert prohibition (Section 3.7)
No person shall set or maintain an Open-Air Fire when a smog alert has been issued by the Ministry of the Environment with respect to air quality, for an area including the Municipality.
Fire Pit specifications (Section 5.3-5.7)
No person shall allow the Fire Pit to be greater than 1m in diameter... No person shall permit any combustibles to be within a 3m (10ft) radius from the edge of the Fire Pit in all directions... No person shall set, maintain or operate a Fire Pit between the hours of 1 a.m. and sunrise the same day.
Bonfire specifications (Section 6.3-6.8)
No person shall allow the pile of materials to be burned to exceed 2.2m (7.2ft) in length, by 2.2m (7.2ft) in width, 2.2m (7.2ft) in height... No person shall set, maintain or operate a Bonfire on a property smaller than 1 acre.
Fire Ban (Section 3.14)
No person shall set fire or maintain an Open-Air Fire when a Fire Ban has been issued by the Chief Fire Official.
Permit process and expiry (Section 17)
An application for an Outdoor Fireplace or Fire Pit Permit shall be issued automatically, provided the applicant completes all necessary information and acknowledges the terms and conditions of this By-law. An application for a Brush, BonFire, Controlled or Demolition Fire shall be reviewed by the Chief Fire Official, and a permit may be granted through a review of the permit application or through a site inspection. Permits expire annually on December 31.
Penalties (Section 14)
Upon a first conviction, subject to a maximum fine, excluding costs, of $5,000.00... Upon a subsequent conviction, subject to a minimum fine, excluding costs, of $500.00 and a maximum fine of $10,000.00.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Georgian Bluffs — 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 — Inter-Township Fire Department (ITFD) decides.