Can I burn today in Oliver Paipoonge?
Oliver Paipoonge’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)
- No station near here
- Observed
- rating measured at the centre of Thunder Bay District, which covers a wide area · taken about 24 km away, the nearest ground with mapped forest fuel
A rating is not permission. Oliver Paipoonge requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Oliver Paipoonge Fire & Emergency Services decides — not this page.
Date of application to December 31 of the same calendar year
Apply for a Permit at the Municipality's office, a designated Municipality location, or through the Fire Chief
Complete the embedded online burning-permit application form on the Municipality's website
Comply with wind, distance, and hours conditions.
Permit required (Section 2.1)
No "Person" being the owner or tenant in possession of lands within the "Municipality" shall conduct "Open Air Burning" on such lands unless a "Permit" has been issued in respect of such "Open Air Burning".
Wind and adverse conditions (Section 2.3)
No "Open Air Burning" shall be commenced or maintained 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 decrease in the visibility on any highway or roadway; c) Any odour to such an extent or degree so as to cause discomfort to the persons in the immediate areas; d) Excessive smoke or any other "Adverse Effect"; or, e) Any "Dangerous Condition".
Fire Season hours (Section 4.1)
During the "Fire Season", "Open Air Burning" shall only be permitted 2 hours before sunset until 2 hours after sunrise, seven (7) days a week, between the 1st day of April to the 31st day of October.
Off Season (Section 4.2, definitions)
"Off Season" means that period from the 1st day of November of one year to the 31st day of March the following year with no time restrictions for open air burning, unless designated by the Fire Chief or his/her Designate.
Total Burn Ban / Restricted Fire Zone (Section 5.1)
"Total Burn Ban" or "Restricted Fire Zone" shall mean absolutely no "Open Air Burning" including "Campfires" or "Cooking Fires" or charcoal barbecues, but does not include the use of cooking equipment which is equipped with a shut off mechanism.
Brush Pile and Campfire sizes (Schedule A permit conditions)
This Permit is granted for the purpose of open air burning, the size of a "Campfire" is to be limited to one 1 meter X 1 meter X 1 meter (3.3' x 3.3' x 3.3') on a non-combustible surface... the size of a "Brush Pile" is to be limited to one 1.8 meters X 1.8 meters X 1.8 meters (6' x 6' x 6')...
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Oliver Paipoonge — 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 — Oliver Paipoonge Fire & Emergency Services decides.