Can I burn today in North Grenville?
North Grenville’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. North Grenville requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. North Grenville Fire Service decides — not this page.
Date of issue to balance of calendar year
Date of issue to balance of calendar year
Day(s) of the specific event
Apply for the $15/year (or $40 special-event) permit online at ng.burnpermits.com or in person at the Township Office with valid ID
Call 613-706-1770 before burning each day, per the Fire Chief's notification requirement.
Permit required (Section 3(1))
No person shall set or maintain an open air fire without first having obtained the necessary permit from the Fire Chief.
Shaded (restricted) area (Section 3(2))
Despite subsection (1), no person shall set or maintain an open air fire in any shaded area shown on attached map as Schedule "A".
Fire ban (Section 3(4))
No person shall set or maintain an open air fire when a fire ban on open air fires has been issued by the Fire Chief.
Wind conditions (Section 3(5))
No person shall set or maintain an open air fire when the wind is in such a direction or intensity to cause any or all of the following; (a) the possible spread of the fire beyond the approved burn site; (b) a decreased in visibility on any highway; (c) excessive smoke.
Permit validity (Section 5(3))
A permit issued under this section is valid on the date of issue and for the balance of the calendar year in which the permit is issued.
Daily notification (Section 5(4)(a))
notifies the Fire Chief (North Grenville Fire Service) for permission on the day of each proposed open air fire;
Permit fees (Schedule C)
Annual Open Air Fire Permit $15.00 / permit. Annual Agricultural Open Air Fire Permit $15.00 / Permit. Specific Event Open Air Fire Permit $40.00 / permit.
Cost recovery schedule (Schedule D)
Activated response $410.00 for the first hour or part thereof per vehicle and $205.00 for every additional 1/2 hour or part thereof per vehicle after the 1st hour. Investigation with by-law contraventions (by Fire Chief or designate) $125.00.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for North Grenville — 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 — North Grenville Fire Service decides.