Can I burn today in Laird?
Laird’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
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Observed
- 5:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Algoma District, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Laird requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Township of Laird decides — not this page.
April 1 to October 31
Obtain a free Burning Permit from the Township (cooking/warmth fires are exempt) for the April 1-October 31 season
Keep the permit at the fire site
Comply with the 16 km/hr wind limit, night-only timing, and size/setback conditions on the permit.
Permit required, season (Section 2)
THAT Residents and Taxpayers of the Township of Laird obtain a Burning Permit, as set out in Schedule "A", for Open Air burning except for cooking and warmth, within the municipality during the period April 1 to October 31 of each year and shall keep the permit at the fire site at all times during any burning operation and shall present the permit for inspection to any Fire Officer or Fire Warden upon demand.
Fire ban authority (Section 7)
THAT NOTWITHSTANDING a Restricted Fire Zone being declared by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Fire Chief or a Deputy Fire Chief of the Municipality may declare a Fire Ban on all Open Air Burning except for cooking and warmth where the fire is contained in an approved installation as defined under the F.F.P.A. and Laird Township will be notified of such Fire Ban;
Wind threshold / no daytime burning (Schedule A permit conditions)
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN DRY AND WINDY DO NOT BURN IF WINDS ARE OVER 16 KM (10 Miles per hour) NO DAYTIME BURNING
Size limit (Schedule A)
The amount to be burned at any one time shall not exceed one hectare (2.5 acres) or two piles, not to exceed 2m in diameter and less than 2m high (6ft).
Setback (Schedule A reverse-side conditions, item 3)
The permittee shall keep the fire at least 15 metres from any structure and 5 metres from any combustible material (trees, grass, woodpiles, etc.).
Fee (Regulations item 13)
13. Fire Permit Fees- a) Daytime Burning Fees-0 b) Fire Permits-0
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Laird — 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 Laird decides.