Can I burn today in Gillies?
Gillies’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)
- No station near here
- Observed
- rating measured at the centre of Thunder Bay District, which covers a wide area · taken about 24 km away, the nearest ground with mapped forest fuel
A rating is not permission. Gillies requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Gillies Emergency Services decides — not this page.
Annual (renewed yearly per Township website)
As specified on permit
As specified on permit
Register online yearly via gillies.burnpermits.com, or obtain a permit from the Township office or the Fire Chief
Call 1-844-510-0332 as directed before burning
Burn barrels require a prior Fire Chief/officer inspection.
Permit required (Section 2.1)
No person being the owner or tenant in possession of lands within the Township shall conduct Open Air Burning or set off fireworks on such lands during the Fire Season unless a permit has been issued in respect of such Open Air Burning.
Wind and weather conditions (Sections 2.3-2.4)
No Open Air Burning shall be commenced or maintained when the wind is in such a direction or intensity to cause any or all of the following: a) The possible spread of the fire beyond the approved burn site; b) Any odour to such an extent or degree so as to cause discomfort to the persons in the immediate areas; c) Excessive smoke; d) Any Dangerous Condition. No Open Air Burning shall be commenced or maintained when weather conditions prevent the ready dispersion of smoke.
Fire season and hours (Sections 4.1-4.2)
The Fire Season is from the 1st of January to the 31st of December in each year. From April 1st till October 31st open air burning is permitted from two (2) hours before sunset until two (2) hours after sunrise.
Total Burn Ban / Restricted Fire Zone (Section 5.1)
Total Burn Ban or Restricted Fire Zone shall mean absolutely no Open Air Burning including Campfires or Cooking Fires or Charcoal Barbecues, but does not include the use of cooking equipment with is equipped with a shut off mechanism.
Brush pile and cooking fire sizes (Sections 2.6, 2.10)
No Person shall set fire to, ignite, or otherwise burn any materials in a Brush Pile Fire with a combined size greater than 1.8 metres x 1.8 metres x 1.8 metres without written approval of the Fire Chief or his/her designate. No 'Cooking Fire' shall be greater than one (1) metre in diameter and one (1) metre in height.
Distance requirements (Section 2.2)
No Person shall set or maintain a fire at a distance less than 7.5 metres from any building, structure, hedge, fence, vehicular roadway or any kind or nature, or overhead wiring or any property line unless otherwise defined under this section.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Gillies — 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 — Gillies Emergency Services decides.