Can I burn today in Marmora and Lake?

A permit is required

Marmora and Lake’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.

Forest fire dangerLow
Air quality (AQHI)
2 · Low risk
Measured at
Belleville
Observed
1:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Hastings County, which covers a wide area

A rating is not permission. Marmora and Lake requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Marmora and Lake Fire Department decides — not this page.

Permits in Marmora and Lake
Burn Permit (open-air and burn barrel/incinerator device fires)
Ask the department

7 days from time of application

Before you light anything
01

Apply through the Municipality's online application form or by phone call to the Municipal office (permits not available within the villages of Marmora and Deloro)

02

Fires used exclusively for cooking or warmth do not require a permit.

What the by-law says

Burning hours (Section 2.1)

During the period between March 31 and September 30 in any calendar year, no fire for the burning of grass, wood or other combustible material shall be permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., whether an open-air fire or a burn barrel/incinerator device fire.

Burn Permit required (Section 3.1)

Burn permits are required for all open-air and burn barrel/incinerator device fires.

Permit application and validity (Section 3.2-3.3)

A valid permit must be applied for from the Municipality by the person responsible for burning, through the online application form, or by phone call to the Municipal office. Burn permits are valid for 7 days from the time an application is submitted.

No burning in urban villages (Sections 2.6, 3.4)

There will be no burning at any time in the urban areas of Marmora and Deloro, except for those fires used exclusively for cooking or heat, as outlined in Section 2.2. of this bylaw. Burn permits are not available within the boundaries of the villages of Marmora and Deloro.

Restricted and Total Fire Bans (Sections 2.7.1-2.7.2)

A Restricted Fire Ban, which means that no open-air fires are permitted within the Municipality of Marmora and Lake, at any time of day, including, but not limited to, campfires, burn barrels, outdoor stoves, and the use of fireworks or flying lanterns. ... A Total/Complete Fire Ban, which means that no open-air fires or burning of any kind are permitted ... Small, contained fires for cooking and heat are permitted, but are restricted to a device which uses propane or gas, and which can be turned off.

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Where this came from · 3 public sources, read 2026-09-01

By-laws change. This page summarises public documents and is not legal advice or permission to burn — Marmora and Lake Fire Department decides.