Can I burn today in New Tecumseth?
New Tecumseth’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
- Barrie
- Observed
- 2:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of County of Simcoe, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. New Tecumseth requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. New Tecumseth Fire and Emergency Services decides — not this page.
One-time (per appliance)
One-time (per location)
30, 90, or 180 days
Request an inspection from Fire Administration prior to using an outdoor wood burning appliance or recreational/outdoor fire location
Apply for an Open Air Rural/Agricultural burn permit for a 30/90/180-day term
Pay the fee set out in the Fees and Charges By-law.
Permit required (Section 2)
That no person shall set a fire or permit a fire to burn without first having obtained the necessary fire permit, such permit being issued by Fire Administration/Clerk or their designate.
Barbecue exemption (Section 3)
That a fire wholly contained within a permanent or portable barbecue that is used for the preparation of food for human consumption shall not be deemed to be a fire for the purposes of this by-law, providing a fire used for the preparation of food is fuelled by natural gas, propane or charcoal.
Smog Alerts (Section 9)
All Open Air burning shall be restricted on days when smog alerts are issued.
Burn ban (Section 10)
That no person shall be issued a burn permit during a burn ban, nor shall any person ignite a fire during this period unless authorized by the Fire Chief or their designate.
General prohibitions (Section 8)
That any person who has been issued a fire permit pursuant to Section 5 and Section 6 and Section 7 above shall not: set a fire when the wind is in such a direction or intensity so as to create a decrease in the visibility on any highway, any odour so as to cause discomfort to persons residing in the area; set a fire when rain or fog is present because smoke cannot disperse properly...
Permit terms (Section 13)
Open air burning/agricultural burn permits shall be available for terms of 30, 90, or 180 days.
Fee (Section 12)
That the fee for the issuance of an open air burn permit, outdoor wood burning appliance and recreational/outdoor fire permits is set out in the Fees and Charges By-law.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for New Tecumseth — 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 — New Tecumseth Fire and Emergency Services decides.