Can I burn today in Zorra?
Zorra’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
- London
- Observed
- 2:00 AM EDT Thursday 10 September 2026 · rating measured at the centre of Oxford County, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Zorra requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Zorra Township Fire Department decides — not this page.
Permanent (one-time application; until suspended/revoked)
Recreational campfires (2 feet or less in diameter) do not need the Fire Permit if Section 3.3 conditions are met. Rural, non-hamlet open-air burning (brush piles etc.) requires a one-time 'Permanent Open-Air Burn Permit' application via the Township website or office (no fee
Approval takes about 10 days)
Landowner must call dispatch (519-842-2481) at least 30 minutes before each burn.
General prohibition (Section 3.1)
From and after the passing of this By-law, no person, either directly or through agents, servants or workmen, shall set fire to burn or cause or permit to be burned in the open-air within the Municipality of Zorra Township any material or building or structure whether standing or demolished or any part thereof subject only to the exceptions herein.
Open-air burning regulations (Section 3.2)
i. Open air burning is not permitted in hamlets or built-up areas but is permitted in rural areas in the Township with a valid and activated open air burning permit. ii. Burn pile must not exceed 9 square metres in area and 2 meters in height while burning, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief following an on-site inspection. iii. Burns shall be located at least 30 meters from any combustible structure, vegetation, or materials. iv. Open air burning is permitted during daylight hours only.
Recreational open-air burning wind/weather (Section 3.3(b)(ix))
Open-air burnings are not permitted when the wind speed exceeds fifteen (15) kilometres per hour or during rainy or foggy weather or at times when a smog alert has been declared.
Smog days (Section 3.5)
Fire permit holders shall refrain from burning on known smog days, the Chief Fire Official reserves the right to ban all fires on such days.
No fee for Fire Permit (Section 4.1)
There shall be no fee for a Fire Permit as set out in the applicable Township of Zorra Fees By-law No. 11-09, as amended.
Application processing time (Section 4.4)
All requests for an Open-Air Burn permit shall be made in advance by completing and submitting a Permanent Open-Air Burn Permit application (available on the Township website). Approval takes approximately 10 days.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Zorra — 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 — Zorra Township Fire Department decides.