Can I burn today in Leamington?
Leamington’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)
- 3 · Low risk
- Measured at
- Windsor
- Observed
- 5:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Essex County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Leamington requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Leamington Fire Services decides — not this page.
Date(s) specified on the permit
Apply and pay online via webforms.leamington.ca/Fire/Open-Air-Burn-Permit-with-Online-Payment, choosing single-event (farmland cleanup), agricultural/annual, or residential campfire permit type
First-time applicants require a site inspection
Allow 3-5 business days for processing.
General prohibition (Section 2)
No person shall set or permit an open air fire.
Exceptions (Section 3)
Section 2 does not apply to: a) Open air fires for which a permit has been issued pursuant to Section 13 herein, b) open air fires which consists of a small flame, supervised at all times, and used to cook food on a grill or a barbeque, ... d) Open air fires in an area designated Agriculture Zone A1 to A4 inclusive in the municipality's comprehensive zoning by-law, By-law 890-09, that burn only the remains of any crop grown on the same property as the site of the fire provided the fire is started and maintained in compliance with guidelines issued by the Fire Chief.
Prohibitions for all open air fires (Sections 5-9)
No person shall set or permit an open air fire that burns rubbish. No person shall set or permit an open air fire that burns hazardous materials. No person shall fail to ensure an open air fire is attended at all times. No person shall set or permit an open air fire which causes a nuisance by smoke or odour. No person shall set or permit an open air fire which causes a decrease in visibility on any highway.
Permit issuance standard (Section 13)
The Fire Chief may issue a permit to a person to set an open air fire provided the Fire Chief is satisfied the fire will be conducted in a safe manner and is unlikely to create a nuisance. The application and permit shall be in the form of Schedule A which is attached and forms part of this by-law.
Revocation (Sections 15-16)
A permit issued pursuant to Section 13 of this by-law may be revoked by the Fire Chief if, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, a dangerous condition exists in or near the site of the open air fire. A permit issued pursuant to Section 13 of this by-law may be revoked by the Fire Chief if the permit holder fails to comply with the conditions contained on the permit or any provision of this by-law.
Permit form requirements (Schedule A)
Weather conditions must be favourable. Fire Chief or designate to be notified when starting to burn. Any contraventions will terminate permit. No burning of hazard materials i.e. petroleum products, roofing materials, tires, railroad ties, etc. There must be a method of controlling fire with fire extinguisher or other method. Approval must be obtained no later than 30 minutes prior to start of the open air fire.
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By-laws change. This page summarises public documents and is not legal advice or permission to burn — Leamington Fire Services decides.