Fire department

FOR ANY AND ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911

TONY BROWNSON
Fire Chief
tbrownson@marmoraandlake.ca
613-472-2748

EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2024

 
 
 

A burn permit is required March 31-September 30.

Fire Ban Definitions

Total/Complete Fire Ban

No open-air fires or burning of any kind are permitted within the Municipality of Marmora and Lake, at any time of day, including, but not limited to, campfires, burn barrels, wood or charcoal BBQs, outdoor stoves, and the use of fireworks or flying lanterns. Small, contained fires for cooking and heat are permitted, but are restricted to a device which uses propane or gas, and which can be turned off. Any device that requires water to put out the flame is not permitted. Fines will be issued for any person contravening this fire ban.

Restricted Fire Ban

No open-air fires are permitted within the Municipality of Marmora and Lake, at any time of day, including, but not limited to, campfires, burn barrels, outdoor stoves, and the use of fireworks or flying lanterns. Small, contained fires for cooking and heat are permitted.

Control of Burning Guidelines

  1. Burning of garbage is not permitted at any time.

  2. During the period between March 31 and September 30 in any calendar year, no fire for the burning of grass, wood or other combustible material shall be permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., unless such fire is used exclusively for cooking or warmth.

  3. Burn permits are required for all open-air and burn barrel/incinerator fires within the Municipality.

  4. Burn permits are not available within the boundaries of the villages of Marmora and Deloro.

  5. Fires used exclusively for cooking or warmth are permitted, under the following conditions:

    • Only permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., Sunday to Thursday;

    • Only permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays;

    • Fire must be contained within an approved outdoor fireplace or contained enclosure no larger than 1 metre in diameter;

    • Fire must be a minimum of 3 metres from any combustible objects and surfaces to prevent ignition from radiant heat;

    • Burning may consist of untreated wood products only, and limited to an amount that ensures flames are confined within the unit;

    • Fire must be supervised by a competent adult at all times;

    • Fire protection devices, such as fire extinguishers, pails of water, garden hoses, etc. must be present;

    • No burning during periods of high winds;

    • No burn permit is required.