Can I burn today in Horton?
Horton’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
- 5:00 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. Horton requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Horton Township Fire Department decides — not this page.
Suspended April 1 through October 31 per the Township's live portal ('All current Open Air Burning Permits have expired effective May 01, 2026. Applications will reopen November 01, 2026')
Apply online via the Township's live BurnPermits.com portal (hfd.burnpermits.com) or at the Municipal Office
The Fire Department investigates the premises and material before issuing, within 10 calendar days.
Permit required (Section 2.1(b))
No Person shall at any time... Set, maintain or allow being set or maintained any Open Air Fire/Bonfire that is not a Campfire maintained within an Approved Pit without first obtaining a Permit from the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief.
Zoning restriction (Section 2.1(e)(i))
That is not a Campfire at any time within the geographical confines of the Residential One (R-1), Limited Service Residential (LSR) and Mobile Home Park (MHP) zones as described in the current approved Township of Horton Comprehensive Zoning By-law... except at a location approved by the Fire Chief or a firefighter designated by the Fire Chief.
Wind threshold (Section 3.1(d))
No person shall at any time set, maintain or allow to be set or maintained an Open Air Fire/Bonfire: ... (d) In the presence of any wind or wind gusts in excess of 11 Km/h or any other adverse burning conditions. i.e. dry weather.
Permit processing (Section 2.5)
The application for a fire Permit is made available on the Township of Horton's website or at the Municipal Office. An investigation of the premises and material to be burnt will be carried by the Fire Department prior to the issuance of the fire Permit. A fire Permit will be issued within 10 calendar days of application.
Fire bans (Section 4.2-4.3)
No person shall at any time while a level one (1) (yellow rating) fire ban is in effect set, maintain or allow any Open Air Fire/Bonfire other than a Campfire... No person shall at any time while a level two (2) (red rating) fire ban is in effect: (a) Set, maintain or allow any Open Air Fire/Bonfire.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Horton — 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 — Horton Township Fire Department decides.