Can I burn today in Westport?
Westport’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
- Kingston
- Observed
- 3:00 PM EDT Wednesday 9 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Westport requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Westport Fire Department (Westport-Rideau Lakes Station #4) decides — not this page.
Calendar year
Calendar year
Apply in person at the Village of Westport Office or a designated location (pre-inspection/written Fire Chief approval required for brush pile fires)
Pay the yearly fee ($7.50 incinerator/campfire, $10.00 brush pile)
Validate the Brush Pile Fire permit by calling the Village Office at least 48 hours before burning during Fire Season
Notify neighbours before any open burning.
Permit required (Section 2.2)
No "Person" being the owner or tenant in possession of lands within the "Municipality" shall conduct "Open Air Burning" on such lands unless a "Permit" has been issued in respect of such "Open Air Burning";
Setback requirements (Section 2.3(e)-(f))
At a distance less than fifteen (15) metres (49.2 feet) from any building, structure, vehicular roadway of any kind or nature, or overhead wiring; ... At a distance of less than five (5) metres (16.4 feet) from any hedge, fence, property line or any other object or material which has the potential to ignite;
Wind conditions (Section 2.4)
No "Open Air Burning" shall be commenced or maintained when the wind is in such a direction or intensity to cause any or all of the following: a) The possible spread of the fire beyond the approved burn site; b) A decrease in the visibility on any highway or roadway; c) Any smoke or odour to such an extent or degree so as to cause discomfort to the persons in the immediate areas; d) Excessive smoke or any other "Adverse Effect"; e) Any "Dangerous Condition";
Fire Season burn hours (Section 4.1)
During the "Fire Season" no "Open Air Burning" shall be allowed between the time of 11:00 hours until 17:00 hours each day, seven (7) days a week;
Brush pile permit activation (Section 3.4)
During the "Fire Season" no "Approved Brush Pile Fire" "Permit" shall be considered valid until the "Person" granted the "Permit" has validated the "Permit" by contacting the Village of Westport Office during regular business hours, a minimum of 48 hours prior to commencing burning;
Yearly fee — Incinerator/Campfire Permit (Schedule A)
YEARLY FEE - $7.50
Yearly fee — Brush Pile Fire Permit (Schedule B)
YEARLY FEE - $10.00
Fire Department service cost recovery (Schedule C)
$350.00 per vehicle for first hour or part thereof. $175.00 per vehicle for each subsequent half hour or part thereof.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Westport — 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 — Westport Fire Department (Westport-Rideau Lakes Station #4) decides.