Can I burn today in South Glengarry?
South Glengarry’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
- Cornwall
- Observed
- 4:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 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 Glengarry requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. South Glengarry Fire Services decides — not this page.
Prior to the first open air fire of the calendar year (per Section 4.1); live portal confirms permits expire Dec 31
Apply online via the Township's BurnPermits.com portal (sg.burnpermits.com)
Up to 5 properties may be listed per permit
Call the fire department line (613-703-5015) before burning
Only burn natural wood, wood by-products, or leaves.
Permit required (Section 3.6)
No person shall set or maintain an open air fire without first having obtained the necessary permit from the Township.
Setback distance (Section 3.3)
No person shall set a fire except at a safe distance, deemed to be 15.54 metres (50') from any building, fence, trees, hydroelectric, telephone services or cable lines, dry grass or hay, or any other substance liable to create a danger.
Wind threshold (Section 3.4)
No person shall burn on a windy days with a wind velocity greater than 16 kilometres per hour or under weather conditions that limit the rapid dispersion of smoke.
Suspension by Fire Department (Section 3.7)
Burning may be cancelled or suspended at any time by the Fire Department and immediately upon receiving notice of such cancellation or suspension the applicant shall extinguish any fire.
Burn barrel fire ban exception (Section 6.1)
Burning in burn barrels as specified in this section shall be permitted within the geographical boundaries of the Township of South Glengarry at any time except when the Fire Chief declares a fire ban.
Agricultural burning discretionary weather exclusion (Section 5.8)
No such burning shall be carried out where due to climatic conditions or other hazards such as wind, smog or foggy conditions, as it would be unsafe to do so
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for South Glengarry — 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 Glengarry Fire Services decides.