Can I burn today in Melancthon?
Melancthon’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
- Brampton
- Observed
- 3:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Dufferin County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Melancthon requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Township of Melancthon (Municipal Office) decides — not this page.
Calendar year
Apply in person at the Municipal Office (157101 Highway 10) during office hours (Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed Fridays in August), or download and complete the fire permit application and email/fax it in
Pay $15.00 via online/telephone banking (using the first 15 digits of the property tax roll number) or drop off payment in person
Tenants must provide written owner consent
Processing takes 3-4 days after payment.
Township's own summary (Municipal Fire Permits page)
THIS PERMIT IS NOT VALID UNTIL A PERMIT NUMBER IS ISSUED, IT IS SIGNED BY A TOWNSHIP OF MELANCTHON STAFF AND PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Melancthon — 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 Melancthon (Municipal Office) decides.