Open burning & fires — Greater Madawaska, Ontario

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

Township of Greater Madawaska has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

Open Air Burning By-Law 81-2016 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 2.0(a)
permit issuer Township or its authorized agent s. 2.0(a)
allowed conditions Permit required year-round. Fire Season: two hours before sunset to two hours after sunrise. Max pile 2 metres diameter/height. 10 metres from buildings. Constant supervision by adult 18+. s. 2.0(a), 2.0(c), 2.0(g), 2.0(i), 4.1(a)
fine range $250 to $500 Schedule "A"
scout note

Regulates open-air burning and burn permits in Greater Madawaska.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.greatermadawaska.com/ · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities