Can I burn today in Pickle Lake?
Pickle Lake’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 Kenora District, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. A fire ban can be declared at any time. Pickle Lake Fire Department decides — not this page.
No permit application exists under this by-law. Outside burning is allowed at any time during the uncontrolled season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
During the controlled season (Apr 1 - Oct 31) only evening burning (2 hrs before sunset to 2 hrs after sunrise) or campfires are allowed, subject to no Restricted Fire Zone being in effect.
Uncontrolled Burning Season (Section 2.1)
Subject to paragraph 2.3, outside burning is permitted at any time in the Township of Pickle Lake during the uncontrolled burning season.
Controlled Burning Season restriction (Section 2.2)
Subject to paragraph 2.3, no person shall set a fire for outside burning in the Township of Pickle Lake, except for a camp fire, during the controlled burning season, unless such burning is evening burning.
Restricted Fire Zone (Section 2.3/2.4)
No person shall set a fire for outside burning of any kind whatsoever, or discharge fireworks, during any period during which the Township of Pickle Lake has been designated a restricted fire zone.
Fire Chief discretion (Section 3.2)
No person shall set an outdoor fire, unless open air restrictions are not in place. The person responsible for any fire may be asked to extinguish the fire at any time if the Fire Chief believes that the fire poses a threat to persons or property. Every person shall comply with the Fire Chief's direction and the Fire Chief's decision is final.
Fire Chief may extend restricted zone (Section 3.4)
The Fire Chief may, by order, extend a restricted burning zone, which order shall be effective when made. Upon the Fire Chief issuing such order, he shall cause notice thereof to be published locally for general local circulation on media outlets deemed acceptable by the Municipality.
Restricted Fire Zone discretion (definitions, Section 1.6)
Restricted Fire Zone: is an area designated by the Minister of Natural Resources pursuant to the Forest Fires Prevention Act as such... The Fire Chief may also designate a restricted Fire Zone within the municipal Boundaries at their discretion based on weather patterns and burn conditions.
Fine for burning during a restriction (Section 4.3)
Offences will be charged $150.00 for non-compliance of an open air burn during a restriction.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Pickle Lake — 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 — Pickle Lake Fire Department decides.