Open air burning within the Township of West Lincoln is forbidden without approval from the Fire Chief or designate. Backyard recreational fires are generally approved as long as they are small, confined to a pit and not causing problems for your neighbours. A Burn Permit is required for each day and time that you plan to burn and there is no charge.
To get a burn permit, please contact the Fire Department at 905-957-3346. We are open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Along with a getting an approval to burn, you must follow Township rules to participate in open air burning.
Please be considerate of your neighbours. Wind and weather can fluctuate rapidly. If you are worried about the weather conditions, start a small fire as a test. Better yet, postpone the burn until a better day.
Unauthorized burning is a violation of the Ontario Fire Code and is subject to prosecution.
Property owners and tenants are subject to a fee of $410 per hour per fire truck that responds to an unauthorized burn.