Can I burn today in St.-Charles?
St.-Charles’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
- Sudbury
- Observed
- 2:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Sudbury District, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. St.-Charles requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. St.-Charles Fire Department decides — not this page.
January 1 - December 31 (calendar year); inclusive of HST
1 day, limited to a maximum of 4 consecutive days; inclusive of HST
Campfires (up to 36in x 36in) do not require a permit. For other fires during fire season, submit a complete application (available on the municipal website or at the municipal office), at least 18 years of age, and pay the Schedule A fee (Yearly $100, Daily $25/day up to 4 days)
The current Fire Chief is 705-867-0949, or contact the municipal office at 705-867-2032.
Campfire exemption (Section 4.2)
A campfire does not require an Open-Air Burning Permit, but it must follow the restrictions outlined in Section 5.
Permit required (Section 5.1)
No person shall Set, permit, and / or allow the setting of a fire - other than a campfire - to burn outdoors during the fire season - outside of a Fire Ban or Restricted Fire Zone - for any purpose other than cooking or obtaining warmth, except under the authority of an Open-Air Burning Permit issued by the Municipality.
Campfire size limit (Section 5.2)
No person shall Set, permit, and / or allow a campfire to burn that exceeds 36" x 36" (diameter x height).
Burn hours (Section 5.4)
No person shall Set, permit, and / or allow a fire to burn between the hours of seven o'clock in the morning (7:00 a.m.) and seven o'clock in the evening (7:00 p.m.) from April 1 to October 31.
Wind threshold (Section 5.14)
No person shall Set, permit, and / or allow any fire to burn in an area where winds are greater than ten (10) km per hour or when wind may cause the following unsafe conditions: 5.14.1 a decrease in visibility on any highway, road or navigable channel; 5.14.2 the rapid spread of any fire through grass, brush, forested area or other property that was not intended to be burned.
Permit fee (Section 8.1(c) and Section 9.1)
8.1 A Person making application for a Fire Permit shall: ... c) submit the required permit fee as prescribed in Schedule 'A' of this By-Law. 9.1 The fees for Open-Air Burning Permits shall conform to fees set out in Schedule "A" of this By-Law.
Schedule A - Fees
Yearly Permit - $100.00 (inclusive of HST) (valid January 1st through December 31st per calendar year). Daily Permit - $25.00 per day (inclusive of HST) (limited to a maximum of 4 consecutive days). Research and reporting - $50.00 per hour (plus HST).
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for St.-Charles — 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 — St.-Charles Fire Department decides.