Open burning & fires — Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

Town of Wabush has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

Open Air Burning By-Law 2025 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 4(d) / s. 7
permit issuer Office of the Fire Chief s. 4(d)
allowed conditions Open Air Fires prohibited; only CSA/ANSI/ULC-approved Outdoor Wood Burning Appliances allowed, located in rear yard, attended, with extinguisher/hose available; invalid at 'high' or 'extreme' Fire Weather Index or during a fire ban s. 4 / s. 6 / s. 7
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Rules for outdoor fires, wood-burning appliances, and fire bans in Wabush.

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