Can I burn today in Merrickville-Wolford?
Merrickville-Wolford’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
- 3:00 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. Merrickville-Wolford requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Merrickville Fire Department decides — not this page.
Balance of the calendar year in which issued
Balance of the calendar year in which issued
Apply online at mk.burnpermits.com (separate residential and agricultural applications) or in person at the Municipal Office
Call the activation number (613-706-2330) before each fire
Campfires and recreational fires in hamlets/subdivisions still require a permit under Sections 11-12 despite being exempt from the general Section 4.1.1 permit requirement.
Permit required, campfires/recreational fires exempt (Section 4.1.1)
Set, maintain or allow to continue burning any open-air fire, excluding Campfires and Recreational Fires, unless that person has obtained the necessary permit from the Municipality, and has ensured the fire is set and maintained in compliance with any rules or limits included in such permit.
Fire ban (Section 4.3)
No person shall set, maintain or allow to continue burning any open-air fire when a fire ban on open fires has been issued by the Fire Chief.
Wind conditions (Section 4.4)
No person shall set, maintain or allow to continue burning any open-air fire when the wind is in such a direction or intensity to cause: 4.4.1 The possible spread of the fire beyond the approved burn site. 4.4.2 Reduced visibility on any highway. 4.4.3 Excessive smoke; and/or 4.4.4 A nuisance.
Dense residential area restriction (Section 4.9)
No person shall set or maintain a brush fire, large campfire or burn barrel in dense residential areas, hamlets, and areas of concentrated development (Easton's Corners, Jasper, Merrickville ward or any of the subdivisions within Merrickville-Wolford).
Permit activation (Section 7.3)
The permit holder shall call the activation number in order to activate a burn event for each day before a fire is ignited. (613-706-2330)
Campfire/recreational fire in hamlets — clearance (Section 11.3.3)
The fire shall be located a minimum distance of 5m (16.40ft) from any highway, building, hedge, fence, overhead wiring, vegetation, and/or any other combustible material.
Agricultural/land clearing fire setback (Section 9.1.2)
Burning shall not be carried out within 75m (246ft) from any buildings, structures, standing timber or any other flammable or combustible material, other than burn piles, as set out in Section 9.2.5.
Repeal (Section 21.3)
Bylaw 13-2017 and any other Bylaws previously passed that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Bylaw are hereby repealed in their entirety.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Merrickville-Wolford — 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 — Merrickville Fire Department decides.