Fire and Open-Air Burning
Recreational Fire Pits
- No permit needed for small, contained fire pits.
- Only the property owner or someone with written permission can light a fire.
- Fire pits must be less than 1 metre (3.2 ft) in diameter and height, made of non-combustible material, and set up according to manufacturer instructions.
- Keep fire pits at least 5 metres (16.4 ft) from buildings or combustible materials.
- Fires must be supervised at all times and fully extinguished before leaving.
- Fires cannot cause problems for neighbours.
- No fires, fireworks, or incendiary devices during fire bans or in MNR fire-restricted zones.
- Have water or tools ready to control the fire.
- Smoke must not block visibility on roads.
Slash / Brush Piles
- Permits are required except for recreational fire pits.
- No permits issued in July or August.
- Permits are valid for 3 days and can be obtained at the Township Hall:
937907 Marsh Bay Rd, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.
- Only the property owner or someone with written permission can burn.
- Fire must be supervised by someone 18+ years old.
- Piles can be up to 2 metres high and 2 metres wide; only 1 pile per burn.
- Keep 80 m from provincial highways and 30 m from municipal roads.
- Only dry wood, brush, and tree limbs may be burned. No garbage, plastics, rubber, or treated wood.
- Fires can start 2 hours before sunset and must be out 2 hours after sunrise (unless approved).
- Fires must not spread to grass or vegetation.
Fire Safety Tips
- Burn in calm, cool weather—not windy days.
- Keep fires small and manageable.
- Always stay with your fire.
- Respect your neighbours and roads.
Penalties
- Breaking the rules may result in fines or jail, and you may have to pay for fire control costs.
Get a Fire Permit To get a fire permit, please contact our Municipal Office or by email at:
Coleman Township
937907 Marsh Bay Rd.
Coleman Township, ON P0J 1C0
Tel: 705-679-8833
Email Us: [email protected]