Can I burn today in Leeds and the Thousand Islands?
Leeds and the Thousand Islands’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
- Kingston
- Observed
- 5:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Leeds and the Thousand Islands requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Leeds and the Thousand Islands Fire Service decides — not this page.
01 January to 31 December, renewed annually
Annual, subject to annual site inspection
Calendar year
Apply online at LTI.burnpermits.com (or in person)
Activate the permit each time before burning by calling 613-704-1812 (not required for Campfires, Outdoor Appliances, or Outdoor Fireplaces)
Comply with Fire Zone 1/2 restrictions and the 9pm-8am no-burn window.
Permit required (Section 2.2)
No Person shall conduct open-air burning on lands within the Municipality unless a Permit has been issued in respect to such open-air burning.
Dangerous Conditions wind definition (Section 1(i)(ii))
"Dangerous Conditions" shall mean: ... ii. Winds more than 25km/hr;
No-burn window (Section 2.15)
No Person shall conduct open-air burning between the time of 21:00 until 08:00 (9:00pm to 8:00am) each day.
Fire Zone 1 restriction (Section 2.4)
No Person shall cause or permit a Campfire, Agricultural Fire, Brush Pile Fire, Incinerator Fire, to be set or maintained unless located in Fire Zone 2.
Permit obtained online (Section 3.3)
Permits must be obtained online at LTI.burnpermits.com or such other site as the Township may direct from time to time. Permits are valid from 01 January to 31 December and must be renewed annually.
Activation hotline (Section 3.4)
The Permit shall not be considered activated until the Person granted the Permit has called the permit hotline at 613-704-1812 or such other telephone number prior to setting and maintaining any open-air burning that the Township may designate from time to time.
Levels of Fire Ban (Section 5.1)
"Partial Burn Ban" which restricts open-air burning but does not include Campfires, Outdoor Appliance fires, or Outdoor Fireplace fires. "Total Burn Ban" which restricts all open-air burning including Campfires, Outdoor Appliance fires, and Outdoor Fireplace fires, but does not include the use of appliances that are equipped with a mechanical shut-off mechanism.
MNR indices (Section 5.6)
Fire Ban status and the need for a Fire Ban, will be assessed daily by the Fire Chief using Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) indices from two of the closest MNR facilities.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Leeds and the Thousand Islands — 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 — Leeds and the Thousand Islands Fire Service decides.