Can I burn today in Red Lake?
Red 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. Red Lake requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Red Lake Fire and Rescue Service decides — not this page.
Fire season (April 1 - October 31), no inspection required
4 consecutive days including date issued, no inspection required
4 consecutive days (incinerators valid for the full fire season); inspection required
Fire season (April 1 - October 31); inspection required; not available online, contact Fire Department directly
Apply online via the Municipality's own permit portal at burn.redlake.ca (a self-hosted municipal system, not a known third-party vendor), or by contacting the Fire Department directly for a Level 3 permit
Level 2 and Level 3 permits require a site inspection by the By-Law Enforcement Officer, Fire Chief, and/or Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry before approval.
Permit required (Section 2.1)
No person shall conduct an open air burn during the fire season without a valid Fire Permit unless: Such burning consists of a small contained fire supervised at all times and used for cooking and warmth as provided in Regulation 207/96 under the Forest Fires Prevention Act and no other heat/cooking source is available.
Permit levels (Section 1.11)
"Fire Permit" shall mean a permit issued by the Municipality. A fire permit shall include the following: a) Level (1) One Fire Permit; b) Level (2) Two Fire Permit; c) Level (3) Three Fire Permit; and d) Annual Fire Permit.
Wind threshold (Section 3.1.5)
there shall be no burning if winds exceed fifteen (15) km/hr.
Daytime/nighttime hours (Sections 3.1.6-3.1.7)
the fire is started not earlier than two (2) hours before sunset; the fire is extinguished not later than two (2) hours after sunrise the following day, or earlier.
Annual Permit size limit (Section 2.6)
No person shall use an Annual Fire Permit except for the following: Campfire burned in a single pile no larger than 0.7 metres by 0.7 metres in diametre by 0.7 metres high; and Commercial fire pots (ex. Chimineas) no larger than 0.7 metres by 0.7 metres in diametre by 0.7 metres high.
Incinerator requirements (Section 3.3)
No person shall operate an outdoor incinerator unless they ensure the following: ...the incinerator is at least five (5) metres from any forest or woodland; the incinerator is at least three (3) metres from any combustible materials; the outlet of the incinerator is covered with a screen having a mesh size of not more than six (6) millimetres (1/4").
Restricted Fire Zone nullification (Section 4.5)
Every issued permit shall be nullified if a Restricted Fire Zone is declared.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Red 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 — Red Lake Fire and Rescue Service decides.