Can I burn today in Killarney?
Killarney’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
- Sudbury
- Observed
- 2:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Sudbury District, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Killarney requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Killarney Volunteer Fire Department / Municipality of Killarney decides — not this page.
12 months (calendar year); amount is plus applicable tax
Yearly (calendar year); amount is plus applicable tax
1 to 10 consecutive days; amount is plus applicable tax
Day of the event; amount is plus applicable tax
As approved; tax exempt
Campfires do not require a permit. For other open air fires, obtain a Permit and pay the applicable Schedule C fee at the Municipal Office (32 Commissioner Street)
Incinerators must be inspected by the Fire Department before a permit is issued.
Campfire exemption (definitions, Section 2.3)
CAMPFIRE means a contained open air fire ignited for cooking or warmth (no permit required).
Permit required for fire season burning (Section 4.1(a))
No person shall: a) set, permit or allow an open air fire to burn during the Fire Season, for any purpose other than a Campfire, unless a Permit is issued by the Municipality under this By-law.
Fire Season definition (Section 2.12)
FIRE SEASON means the period of January 1 to December 31 of each year where a Permit is required.
Burn hours, as amended (Section 4.1(d), amended by By-Law 2022-11)
set, permit or allow an open air fire to burn between the hours of eight o'clock in the morning (8:00a.m.) and eight o'clock in the evening (8:00 p.m.) as prescribed in the Permit during the Fire Season; with the exception of the months of November 1 through March 31 may burn from noon (12:00 p.m.) to eight o'clock in the morning (8:00 a.m.).
Wind threshold (Section 4.1(m))
set, permit or allow any fire to burn when winds velocity is greater than 10 km per hour or when wind may cause the following unsafe conditions: i) a decrease in visibility on any highway, road or navigable channel; ii) the rapid spread of any fire through Grass, Brush, forested area or other property that was not intended to be burned.
Permit application requirements (Section 7.1)
A Person making application for a Permit for a Fire shall: a) be at least eighteen (18) years or age; b) submit a complete application in the Form established by the Fire Chief (attached to this By-law as Schedule "A"); c) submit the required Permit fee as prescribed in this burning by-law as Schedule "C."
Permit application form terms (Schedule A)
1. No burning between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm local time on any day, unless in an approved incinerator. 2. Times for burning are 08:00pm to 08:00am every day. Fire must be completely out at 08:00am. 3. With the exception of the months of November 01 through to March 31 may burn from 12:00 noon to 08:00am. ... 5. The amount to be burned at any one time shall not exceed 1 acre or 3 meter pile.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Killarney — 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 — Killarney Volunteer Fire Department / Municipality of Killarney decides.