Can I burn today in Tiny?
Tiny’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
- Barrie
- Observed
- 3:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of County of Simcoe, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Tiny requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Township of Tiny Fire Department decides — not this page.
Calendar year
Calendar year
Calendar year
Apply for the appropriate Class (A, B, or C) fire permit online via the Township's online application page or in person at the Township Office, paying the fee set out in the Fee Schedule By-law
Class B and C permits additionally require Chief Fire Official or Designate approval.
Permit required (Section 2.1)
No person shall set or maintain a fire in open air unless a permit has been issued by the Township under this by-law.
Permit classes (Section 1.3-1.5)
"Class A Burning Permit" means a permit for a small recreational fire not exceeding 1 metre in diameter. "Class B Burning Permit" means a permit for a large fire for the purpose of land clearing not to exceed 6 metres in diameter or height. "Class C Burning Permit" means a permit for a small recreational fire not exceeding 0.6 metre in diameter.
Class A wind threshold and hours (Sections 2.2.4, 2.2.8)
No fire shall be permitted if the wind velocity is reported to be greater than twenty (20) kilometers per hour. No fire shall be permitted between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Class B seasonal restriction (Section 2.1.5(b))
Class "B" Burning Permit, the calendar year in which it is issued. Notwithstanding, no Class "B" burns are permitted between May 15 and September 30.
Fee (Section 5.1)
The cost for obtaining a fire permit shall be as set out in the Township's Fee Schedule By-law, as amended.
Gas-fired device exemption (Section 2.1.4)
A gas-fired outdoor campfire device is exempt from this by-law, but is subject to conform with Article 2.6.3.4. of the Ontario Fire Code i.e. gas barbeques, heatalators, outdoor radiant gas heaters.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Tiny — 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 — Township of Tiny Fire Department decides.