Can I burn today in Meaford?
Meaford’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
- Tiverton
- Observed
- 12:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Grey County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Meaford requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Meaford Fire Department decides — not this page.
Annual, expires December 31
Annual, expires December 31
Apply online at meaford.burnpermits.com. Outdoor Fireplace/Fire Pit permits are issued automatically upon completing the online application
Bonfire/Brush/Controlled/Demolition Fire permits are reviewed by the Chief Fire Official (applications submitted during business hours reviewed within 24 hours
Weekend submissions reviewed the following business day).
General prohibition (Section 3.1)
No person shall set or maintain an Open Air Fire without a Permit issued by the Chief Fire Official under the provisions of this By-law.
Wind threshold (Section 3.6)
No person shall set fire or maintain an Open Air Fire if the winds are greater than 20km/hour, as reported by Environment Canada.
Smog alert prohibition (Section 3.7)
No person shall set or maintain an Open Air Fire when a smog alert has been issued by the Ministry of the Environment with respect to air quality, for an area including the Municipality.
Fire Pit specifications (Section 5.3-5.7)
No person shall allow the Fire Pit to be greater than 1m in diameter... No person shall permit any combustibles to be within a 3m (10ft) radius from the edge of the Fire Pit in all directions... No person shall set, maintain or operate a Fire Pit between the hours of 1 a.m. and sunrise the same day.
Fire Ban (Section 3.14)
No person shall set fire or maintain an Open Air Fire when a Fire Ban has been issued by the Chief Fire Official.
Campground exemption (Section 11.2-11.3(e))
Open Air Fires set and maintained in campgrounds, as defined and in accordance within the Municipality's Zoning By-law, shall not require a Permit... Shall extinguish all Open Air Fires within Memorial Park by midnight.
Permit process and expiry (Section 17)
An application for an Outdoor Fireplace or Fire Pit Permit shall be issued automatically, provided the applicant completes all necessary information and acknowledges the terms and conditions of this By-law. An application for a Brush, Controlled or Demolition Fire shall be reviewed by the Chief Fire Official... Permits expire annually on December 31.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Meaford — 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 — Meaford Fire Department decides.