Open burning & fires — Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

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

City of Portage la Prairie has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

Open Air Fire By-Law 04-8228 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 6
permit issuer Fire Chief or his designate s. 7
allowed conditions Permit not required for portable BBQ cooking, dwelling fireplaces, City campgrounds, Emergency Services training, Province burning, City burn site. Only charcoal or seasoned wood allowed. s. 8; s. 14(a)
fine range not less than $50.00 and not more than $500.00 first offence; not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00 subsequent s. 18
scout note

Regulates open-air fires, outdoor burning appliances, permits, restrictions, fire bans, enforcement, and fire suppression cost recovery.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.city.portage-la-prairie.mb.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities