Can I burn today in Perth?
Perth’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)
- 1 · Low risk
- Measured at
- Ottawa
- Observed
- 3:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Lanark County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Perth requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Perth Fire Services decides — not this page.
Date of issue to December 31 of the year issued
Apply online or by phone at townofperth.burnpermits.com (processing up to 10 business days)
Activate the permit before each burn by calling 1-844-992-2464
Only clean, dry, untreated firewood may be burned
No burning on Windy Days (>10kph) or when a Burn Ban is in effect.
Permit required (Sections 6.2-6.3)
No Person shall set an Open Air Fire without a Fire Permit. No Person shall set a Campfire without a Fire Permit.
Windy Day definition and prohibition (Sections 2.1.18, 6.8)
"Windy Day" means winds in excess of 10kph... No Person shall set or maintain a fire on a Windy Day.
Burn Ban (Sections 6.7, 7.3)
No Person shall set an Open Air Fire or Campfire when a Burn Ban is in effect... Notwithstanding the provisions of the By-law, the Chief Fire Official may institute a Burn Ban at any time to protect the environment.
Campfire definition (Section 2.1.4)
"Campfire" means a fire, set outside in an Approved Device, having a maximum fuel volume 0.6 meters (2 ft.) x 0.6 meters (2 ft.) x 0.6 meters (2 ft.), that is set, maintained and Supervised at all times for the purpose of recreational enjoyment, cooking or providing warmth...
Burn hours (Section 6.10)
No Person shall set or maintain: 6.10.1. An Open Air Fire between sunset and sunrise. 6.10.2. A Campfire between 11:00 PM and sunrise.
Fire Permit validity (Section 2.1.12)
"Fire Permit" means the numbered document, valid until December 31st in the year it was issued by the Chief Fire Official authorizing an Open Air Fire, Campfire, or Permission with special conditions.
Set fines (Schedule A)
Set a Campfire without a Fire Permit $195... The general penalty provision for the offences listed above is section 10 of By-law No. 4408-1. Court costs and surcharges will be applied to set fines.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Perth — 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 — Perth Fire Services decides.