Can I burn today in North Stormont?
North Stormont’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
- Cornwall
- Observed
- 3:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. North Stormont requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. North Stormont Fire Department decides — not this page.
Per By-Law 52-2025 Schedule B; may be superseded by a newer User Fee By-law under 36-2026 -- see _gaps
Per By-Law 52-2025 Schedule B; may be superseded -- see _gaps
Per By-Law 52-2025 Schedule B; may be superseded -- see _gaps
Per By-Law 52-2025 Schedule B; may be superseded -- see _gaps
Per By-Law 52-2025 Schedule B; may be superseded -- see _gaps
Complete the Schedule 'A' Open-Air Fire Permit application (PDF on the Township website) or apply online where available, and submit to the Township office or Fire Chief
Recreational fires under 1 square metre and burn barrels/receptacles are exempt from needing a permit but must still meet setback rules.
Settlement area restriction (Section 2.1)
Except for a Recreational Fire, no Person shall set or permit a fire in the Open-Air to be set, within the Settlement Area boundaries as indicated in the Township of North Stormont Zoning By-Law No. 08-2014.
Wind threshold (Section 2.2)
No Person shall set or permit fire in the Open-Air to be set, when the wind velocity is greater than 15 kilometers an hour.
Dry period / AQHI / smog / PM2.5 (Section 3.6)
Any Permit in effect during a dry period such as a burn ban as designated by the Fire Chief, the Ministry of Natural Resources, or a Smog Alert issued by the Ministry of Environment, that Permit will be voided for the remainder of the dry period or burn ban. No refunds will be issued for permits. a. Open-air burning is prohibited when the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) exceeds 4 (Moderate Risk or higher). b. Burning is not permitted during wildfire smoke advisories, smog alerts, or when PM2.5 levels exceed 25 ug/m3 (micrometer).
Land clearing wood-curing requirement (Section 4.10)
No Person shall be issued a Permit or burn wood unless the wood being burned has been cut and dried for a period not less than 365 days. Eligible farmers may burn wood cut within 365 days from November 1st to March 31st.
Fee schedule as of By-Law 52-2025 (Schedule "B") -- likely superseded, see referenceNote/_gaps
Fire Permit for fires to be set during the months of January, February and March: Free. Fire Permit for Eligible Farmers Section 4 Land Clearing: $50. Fire Permit Section 5 Demolition of Farm Buildings: $75. Fire Permit Section 6 Private Property (Rural): $30. Fire Permit Section 8 Recreational Fires, Campground only: $75.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for North Stormont — 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 Stormont Fire Department decides.