Can I burn today in Shuniah?
Shuniah’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 Thunder Bay District, which covers a wide area · taken about 24 km away, the nearest ground with mapped forest fuel
A rating is not permission. Shuniah requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services decides — not this page.
Date of application to December 31 of the same calendar year
Apply via the Municipality's online application system at shuniahfire.com or in person/by phone at 807-983-2021
Comply with wind, distance, and 8am-5pm no-burn window (April 1-October 31)
Keep the permit at the burn site.
Permit required (Section 2.1)
No "Person" being the owner or tenant in possession of lands within the "Municipality" shall conduct "Open Air Burning" on such lands unless a "Permit" has been issued in respect of such "Open Air Burning".
Fire Season hours (Section 4.1)
During the "Fire Season" no "Open Air Burning" shall be allowed between the time of 8:00 am until 5 pm each day seven (7) days a week, between the 1st day of April to the 31st day of October.
Fire Season definition (Section 1(j))
"Fire Season" means that period from the 1st day of April to the 31st day of October in each year with the time for open air burning allowed only from 5pm till 8am.
Wind and adverse conditions (Section 2.3)
No "Open Air Burning" shall be commenced or maintained when the wind is in such a direction or intensity to cause any or all of the following: a) The possible spread of the fire beyond the approved burn site; b) A decrease in the visibility on any highway or roadway; c) Any odour to such an extent or degree so as to cause discomfort to the persons in the immediate areas; and/or d) Excessive smoke or any other "Adverse Effect"; e) Any "Dangerous Condition".
Total Burn Ban / Restricted Fire Zone (Section 5.1)
Total Burn Ban or Restricted Fire Zone shall mean absolutely no "Open Air Burning" including "Campfires" or "Cooking Fires" or charcoal barbecues, but does not include the use of cooking equipment which is equipped with a shut off mechanism.
Brush Pile size (Section 2.6)
No "Person" shall set fire to, ignite, or otherwise burn any materials in a "Brush Pile Fire" with a combined size of greater than 1.8 metres x 1.8 metres x 1.8 metres (6' wide x 6' long x 6' high) without written approval of the "Fire Chief or his/her designate.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Shuniah — 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 — Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services decides.