Can I burn today in Morris-Turnberry?
Morris-Turnberry’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
- Grand Bend
- Observed
- 3:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Huron County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Morris-Turnberry requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Municipality of Morris-Turnberry decides — not this page.
Per terms and conditions set by the Fire Chief
Cooking/Recreational fires (max 0.70m, safe location) require no notification. General Open Fires in unrestricted/agricultural areas require contacting the Fire Chief 90+ minutes before burning and again once extinguished (via the Municipality's online 'Application for an Open Air Burn' form)
Commercial burn barrels in urban areas must be registered with the Municipality. Ceremonial/religious urban fires require a separate burn permit from the Fire Chief.
Poor Air Quality Day / High Risk Period restriction (Section 2.2)
No person shall set a Recreational Fire or an Open Fire during a period identified as a Poor Air Quality Day, High Risk Period, or during a fire ban declared by the Fire Chief.
Urban area burning restriction (Section 2.7)
Open Fires are prohibited in all Urban areas, except where a Burn Barrel or a Container is registered with the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, for commercial-type properties-only. The property owner must notify the Municipality of the burn barrel or container and note the property address and type of burn apparatus.
Open Fire notification requirement (Section 2.8)
Open Fires set to eliminate Acceptable Bum materials within unrestricted areas are permitted and every person who sets an Open Fire shall comply with the following regulations: a) Contact the Fire Chief / Chief Fire Official 90 minutes or greater prior to starting an Open Fire...Contact the Fire Chief/ Chief Fire Official once extinguished; Contact Numbers are set out in Schedule B of this By-law.
Ceremonial/religious urban permit (Section 9)
Open air fires for religious, civic or ceremonial purposes are allowed within urban areas as established in the current Morris-Turnberry Official Plan and shall require a burn permit issued by the Fire Chief/Chief Fire Official, subject to any terms and conditions imposed by the Fire Chief/Chief Fire Official.
Fire Chief definition (Definitions)
"Fire Chief" means the Chief Fire Official of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry & North Huron, Contracted Fire Chief/ Chief Fire Official, or their designate.
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By-laws change. This page summarises public documents and is not legal advice or permission to burn — Municipality of Morris-Turnberry decides.