Can I burn today in Renfrew?
Renfrew’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
- 4:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of County of Renfrew, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Renfrew requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Renfrew Fire Department decides — not this page.
Not specified in by-law; fee set via Council's Fees and Charges By-law
Apply online via the Town's live BurnPermits.com portal (rf.burnpermits.com)
Comply with permitted hours (6pm-6am) and material/size restrictions.
Permit required (Section 3(a))
Recreational Open Air Burning fires may be permitted in Municipal Parks and the Fair Grounds when a permit to have such fire has been applied for and approved by the Chief Fire Official.
Permitted hours (Section 3(c))
No person shall set or maintain a recreational fire except between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Fire size and setback (Section 3(e), (g))
Recreational fires shall be confined to commercial, non-combustible containers or to a pit no larger than 1 meter (39") in width and 460 millimeters high (18" height)... A recreational open air fire shall be confined to an area that is a minimum of four (4) meters from combustible structures or objects.
Permit fee (Section 5.2)
The fee for the issuance of a "Recreational Open Air Burning Permit" will be as set by Council through the Fees and Charges By-law, which may be reviewed and changed from time to time.
Permit withdrawal / fire ban (Section 5.3)
The Chief Fire Official may withdraw a previously issued permit or ban recreational burning. In the event of any Permit withdrawn or Fire Ban, all persons shall immediately extinguish any existing Recreational fires.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Renfrew — 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 — Renfrew Fire Department decides.