Open burning & fires — Municipality of Emerson – Franklin, Manitoba

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

Municipality of Municipality of Emerson – Franklin has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

By-Law No. 09-10 - Burning By-law adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 2.1
permit issuer from the Rural Municipality of Franklin or from one of its designated Officers s. 2.1
allowed conditions Outdoor Fire requires permit during Wildfire Season. Campfires in enclosed pits exempt. Conditions include supervision, fire guards, water supply, and clearance distances. s. 2.1; s. 4.1
fine range not less than $250.00 or not more than $1000.00 s. 6.1
scout note

Regulates outdoor and open-air burning, burn permits, exemptions for fire pits, burning bans, offences, penalties, and recovery of fire suppression costs.

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