Can I burn today in Whitewater Region?
Whitewater Region’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
- Ottawa
- Observed
- 12:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of County of Renfrew, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Whitewater Region requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Whitewater Region Fire Department decides — not this page.
Calendar year, expires December 31
Calendar year, expires December 31
Specified period covering the day(s) of proposed burning
Apply online via the Township's live BurnPermits.com portal (wwr.burnpermits.com) or contact the Fire Department
Comply with material, size, and setback restrictions specific to the permit type obtained.
Permit required (Section 2.4 / 3.1)
No person, being the Owner or Tenant, in possession of lands within the municipality shall allow a fire to be set or allow a fire to burn on such lands unless a permit has been issued by the CFO or their designate in respect to that fire... All Owners who wish to set or allow a fire in the Township of Whitewater Region must first obtain one of the following permits: a. Open Air Permit b. Recreational Permit c. Agriculture/Special Permit.
Wind / adverse conditions (Section 2.5)
No person shall conduct a burn when the wind is in such direction or intensity to cause any or all of the following: a. The possible spread of the fire beyond the approved burn site b. The decrease in the visibility on any highway or roadway due to smoke and/or ash c. The rapid spread of fire to any building structures d. Any odour or smoke to such an extent or degree as to cause discomfort to the persons in the immediate area e. Any other dangerous conditions exist.
Recreational burning regulations (Section 4.1-4.4)
4.1 Burning is to be contained within a commercial, non-combustible or fabricated appliance that is CSA or ULC approved and specifically designated for recreational fires, or a fire pit that is 60 centimetres by 60 centimetres (2 feet by 2 feet) with a flame no higher than 0.91 metres (3 feet)... 4.3 A recreational fire appliance shall be confined to a location that provides for a minimum distance of 5 metres (16.4 feet) from adjacent properties.
Open Air Burning restrictions in settlement areas (Section 5.1)
Those persons living in the areas designated as part of settlement areas in the Official Plan of the County of Renfrew, as amended, shall not conduct an open air burning at any time unless: a. The lot is larger than 0.40 hectares (1 acre), or b. A special permit is issued by the CFO.
Windrow requirements (Section 7.1)
No permit holder shall set or maintain an open air fire that is a windrow unless the following conditions are met... b. The windrow is located not less than 91 metres (300 feet) from a building, overhead wiring or highway... i. The windrow is set and maintained only between Monday to Friday, inclusive.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Whitewater Region — 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 — Whitewater Region Fire Department decides.