Open Air Burning

Can I Have a Fire?

The Township of Ramara has implemented a Burning Bylaw to help residents burn safely. If there is no burn ban in affect, and you follow these restrictions, you may have a bonfire. Make sure to check the local conditions before burning.

Residential Properties

No larger than 1m tall or wide
Surrounded by non-combustible materials
Fire is a minimum of 5m from the property line, and any dwellings
Materials being burned are clean and organic (no garbage, or construction waste)
Direction of smoke does not interfere with neighbours or roadways

Bona Fide Farmers

Bona Fide Farmers are allowed to have larger burns to help with farming operations; however, they must contact the fire department first to provide details.

Volume of material being burned is contained in no more than 3 piles of a maximum size of 5 metres by 5 metres by 2 metres high each;
Fire is surrounded by non-combustible material to prevent spread
The fire is a minimum of 7 metres from a dwelling, building, structure, and property line
The fire is supervised at all times
The direction of smoke does not hinder traffic or the quality of life of the neighbouring people
Wind speed will have no adverse effect on control of the fire
The materials being burned are organic in nature such as dry wood, leaves, grass and paper
The owner of the property has granted permission to the bona fide farmer to open air burn