Can I burn today in Head, Clara and Maria?
Head, Clara and Maria’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
- Ottawa
- Observed
- 3:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of County of Renfrew, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Head, Clara and Maria requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Township of Head, Clara and Maria (Municipal Office) decides — not this page.
Seasonal, per MNRF recommendations (fee set for 2016; by-law states it may be amended from time to time outside the by-law)
Obtain a seasonal fire permit from the municipal office before setting any open fire other than for warmth or cooking
Pay the applicable fee.
Seasonal permit required (Section 2)
That all persons setting an open fire in the municipality of the United Townships of Head, Clara & Maria other than for warmth or cooking shall first obtain a seasonal fire permit from the municipality.
Permit fee (Section 3)
That the fee for the permit shall be set at $5 for 2016 and amended from time to time outside of this by-law.
Permit basis (Section 4)
That the permit shall be based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as amended from time to time.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Head, Clara and Maria — 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 Head, Clara and Maria (Municipal Office) decides.