Open burning & fires — Swift Current, Saskatchewan

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

The City of Swift Current, Saskatchewan has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw No. 16-2016 (open-air fires), verified 2026-08-23.

Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw No. 16-2016 (open-air fires) adopted bylaw

Section 20: requires a permit for any open-air fire/fire pit (exempts CSA/ULC-approved grills and propane/gas patio fire bowls); fire pits must be non-combustible, screened (openings <=13mm), max 75cm firebox, 3m from combustibles/property lines; Fire Chief may declare full burning bans.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities