Can I burn today in Peterborough?
Peterborough’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
- Peterborough
- Observed
- 1:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Peterborough County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. A fire ban can be declared at any time. Peterborough Fire Services decides — not this page.
No permit or application process exists. Open-air burning of any kind (bonfires, campfires, yard waste burning) is not permitted anywhere in the City. Only TSSA-approved propane/natural-gas fire bowls, fire-pit tables, and barbecues are allowed
Chimineas and other wood-burning devices are not.
Open-air burning prohibition (City news release, July 16, 2026)
Open-air burning is not permitted within the City of Peterborough. Open-air burning includes any outdoor fires such as bonfires, campfires, and burning of yard waste.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Peterborough — 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 — Peterborough Fire Services decides.