General bylaw enforced by the Sûreté du Québec: open-air fires require the fire-prevention permit (or a compliant outdoor fireplace), an adult must attend the fire until fully extinguished, and only authorized combustible materials may be used; property owner is liable for infractions.
Open burning & fires — Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
The Town of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Règlement général G300 - Chapitre 3 : pièces pyrotechniques et feux en plein air; Règlement numéro 710 concernant la prévention incendie (feux en plein air), verified 2026-08-23.
A fire-prevention permit from the Service de sécurité incendie is required for any open-air fire, except a compliant outdoor fireplace with a max 1-metre diameter and 60cm height; sets conditions for permitted burning.