Can I burn today in The Nation Municipality?
The Nation Municipality’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 Prescott and Russell, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. The Nation Municipality requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. The Nation Municipality Fire Department decides — not this page.
Up to 30 days
Up to 30 days
Per month
One calendar year
File a written application on the prescribed form at the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer's office with the Schedule A fee
Small cooking fires, fires with a flame base under 1 sq. meter, and fires in a covered 204L-or-less metal container do not need a permit.
Permit required (Section 3)
No person shall, unless otherwise authorized by the provisions of this or any other by-law of the Corporation, set, or permit to be set, a fire in the open air without first obtaining a fire permit as provided in this by-law.
Prohibited hours (Section 4)
No person shall set, or permit to be set, a fire in the open air between one half hour before sunset and one half hour after sunrise.
Grass burning prohibition (Section 5)
No person shall set, or permit to be set, a fire in the open air for the purpose of burning grass.
Small-fire exemption (Section 8)
Section 3 of this by-law shall not apply to the following persons setting fires: a) for the purpose of cooking; b) having a flame base of less than 1 square meter; c) in a 204 liter or less metal container covered by a wire.
Fire ban (Section 8.1, as amended)
Despite section 8 of this by-law, no person shall, unless otherwise permitted under the Fire Code, set, or permit to be set, a fire in the open air during a fire ban as designated by the Fire Chief.
Setback from neighbouring dwelling and woodlands (Sections 11-12)
No permit shall be issued unless the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer is satisfied that the fire will be a minimum of 50 meters from the nearest neighbor's dwelling. No fire permit shall be issued unless the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer is satisfied that the fire will be a minimum of 150 meters from woodlands except during snow covered ground conditions.
Maximum permit duration (Section 9)
No fire permit shall be issued for any period of time exceeding 30 days with the following exceptions. a) Commercial tree nursery operations may be issued a permit for one calendar year to burn cull and diseased trees and branches.
Dry-period suspension (Section 10)
No permit shall be issued during dry periods as designated by the Fire Chief or the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Fee Schedule (Schedule "A")
Fire Permit for fires to be set during the months of January, February and March are no charge. Fire Permit for all other months $25.00 Permit for fire with a flame base of more than 1 metre, applicable for applications received in any month between January and December. $25.00 per month.
Set Fines including amended fire-ban fine (Schedule "B")
Set/Permit to set open air fire without a permit — Section 3 — $150.00 ... Set or permit to be set, a fire in the open air during a fire ban — Section 8.1 (as amended under by-law 96-2025) — $300.00. Refuse to extinguish fire when ordered during a fire ban — Section 8.3 (as amended under by-law 96-2025) — $300.00.
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By-laws change. This page summarises public documents and is not legal advice or permission to burn — The Nation Municipality Fire Department decides.