Open burning & fires — Tillsonburg, Ontario

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

In the Town of Tillsonburg, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning By-law, verified 2026-10-26. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Open Air Burning By-law adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2.1
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 2.1
allowed conditions Recreational burning allowed between 4 PM and Midnight in non-combustible containers/pits, only charcoal briquette or clean dry seasoned wood; barbeques to cook food allowed if attended, controlled, supervised at all times. s. 2.2, 2.2(a), (b); s. 2.3
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Official Laserfiche open air burning by-law record linked from the frequently requested by-laws list.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.tillsonburg.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Open burning & fires across Ontario · Open burning & fires in other municipalities