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Fire Chief Tim Hofsink has lifted the burn ban in West Lincoln, following several local rain events that brought enough precipitation to reduce the risk of fire. The recent rainfall has lowered the chance of fires spreading quickly, making conditions safer for controlled burns. Effective immediately, all valid 2025 West Lincoln burn permits are hereby reinstated.

The Township prohibits open-air burning unless you obtain a burn permit. Permit holders are reminded that open-air fires must comply with the conditions of their burn permits. Any permit holder found in contravention of these conditions will be liable for all applicable fines, including cost recovery fees and charges for Fire Services, as outlined in By-law 2021-58.

Important considerations

  • Recreational fires require a minimum clearance of 5 meters (approximately 16 feet) in all directions between the fire and any building, structure, fence, property line, roadway, overhead wire, or combustible material
  • Many residential properties are not large enough to meet the clearance requirements for a lawful open-air fire
  • Any person who sets or maintains an open-air fire is responsible for ensuring that there are sufficient clearances around the fire
  • Despite having a valid permit, it is unlawful to set or maintain an open-air fire that causes smoke, odour, ashes, or embers to invade a neighbouring property thereby creating a nuisance
  • Residents that fail to comply with the regulations will result in fines and/or fees of $750 per hour for each fire truck that responds to extinguish an unsafe or unlawful fire

Burn permits are valid for the calendar year and expire on December 31 of each year. Apply for your burn permit online.

Fireworks are only permitted in West Lincoln on Canada Day, Victoria Day and the two days before and after these holidays and are subject to additional regulations as outlined in By-law 2013-06.

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