Can I burn today in South Dundas?
South Dundas’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)
- 2 · Low risk
- Measured at
- Cornwall
- Observed
- 5:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. South Dundas requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. South Dundas Fire & Emergency Services decides — not this page.
Date of issue to Dec 31 of the calendar year issued
Date of issue to Dec 31 of the calendar year issued; activated per-burn for up to 7 consecutive days at a time
Apply through the Municipality's 'Community Connect' online portal (communityconnect.io, launched Jan 1, 2025) or by contacting South Dundas Fire & Emergency Services
Agricultural permit holders must call the Municipal Office the business day before each burn to receive an activation number.
Permit required (Section 3(1))
No person, including the owner of a property, shall set, maintain or allow to continue burning an open air fire unless that person has obtained the necessary permit from the Municipality and any fire complies in all respects with any rules or limits included in such permit.
Fire ban (Section 3(3))
No person shall set, maintain, or allow to continue burning an open air fire when a fire ban on open air fires has been issued by the Fire Chief.
Wind conditions (Section 3(4))
No person shall set, maintain or allow to continue burning, an open air fire 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) reduced visibility on any highway; c) excessive smoke; and/or, d) a nuisance.
Permit validity (Section 5(3))
A permit issued under this Section is valid on the date of issue and for the balance of the calendar year in which the permit is issued.
Agricultural fire activation (Section 5(4))
An Agricultural Fire permit is required, with an activation number each time a resident wants to burn. A permit can be activated for up to seven consecutive days by calling the Municipal Office on the business day prior to the setting of a fire between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday except holidays.
Recreational/Outdoor Fireplace hours (Section 8(1)(f))
shall only conduct a recreational or outdoor fireplace between 5:00pm and midnight;
Cost recovery (Schedule D)
Activated response: MTO rate for the first hour or part thereof per vehicle. Investigation with By-law contraventions (by Fire Chief or designate): $150.00
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for South Dundas — 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 — South Dundas Fire & Emergency Services decides.