Can I burn today in West Grey?
West Grey’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
- Tiverton
- Observed
- 4:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Grey County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. West Grey requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. West Grey Fire Service decides — not this page.
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Per-burn, same-day notification to Fire Service
Contact the West Grey Fire Service to obtain an Open Air Burning Permit at least one hour before starting a fire (required for fires over 61cm/24in diameter)
Advise Fire Dispatch at least 2 hours before igniting a larger, unconfined fire
Farmers conducting normal farm-related burns must notify the Fire Service daily instead of obtaining a permit.
Permit required (Section 2.7)
No Person shall set a fire in the Municipality of West Grey without having obtained an Open Air Burning Permit, attached as Schedule 'B' to this by-law, unless such burning consists of a small confined camp fire supervised at all times, and shall not exceed 61 cm (24 inches) in diameter.
Fire ban (Section 2.4)
No Fire shall set/maintain a fire during a fire ban declared by the Chief Fire Official.
Smog alert prohibition (Section 2.5)
No Person shall set a fire during a Smog Alert declared by Environment Canada.
Restricted fire zones (Section 2.6)
No Person shall set a fire within the restricted fire zones of West Grey, as defined in section 1.7.
Setback (Section 2.8-2.9)
The Fire shall be located not closer than 10 meters (33 feet) from any building, structure fence, road or overhead wires or obstruction of any nature... There shall be a space free and clear of combustible material and vegetation around the perimeter of the fire for a radius of at least 3 meters (10 feet).
Advance notice for larger fires (Section 6)
Where any person is planning an open air fire not confined and over 61 cm (24 inches) in diameter, such person shall obtain a permit, and at least two (2) hours before igniting such fire advise the appropriate Fire Dispatch of their plans to light such fire.
Farm burn exemption (Section 2.12)
A farmer who intends to dispose by burning brush, chaff or other vegetable matter on lands designated as a farming operation, which is normal and incidental to a farming operation shall be required to notify the West Grey Fire Service and the appropriate dispatch each day of the proposed burn (and are exempt from requiring a permit).
Permit fee (Schedule B/C)
Permit Fee: ($10.00 per month)
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for West Grey — 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 — West Grey Fire Service decides.