Backyard fires in Asphodel-Norwood
Whether a backyard fire or fire pit is allowed in Asphodel-Norwood, Ontario, the permit rule, coverage level, and how to check today's fire ban.
Asphodel-Norwood does not require a permit for small recreational fires used for cooking or warmth up to 1 square metre in size. Agricultural fires on rural properties of at least 5 acres need a free permit, while special-occurrence fires require both a permit and a site inspection ($25). Burn barrels are not permitted, and only wood, wood by-products, brush or leaves may be burned. Permits are issued online, expire December 31 each year, and must be activated before every fire by phone or online; all open-air burning is prohibited during a burn ban.
Municipal ruleGas versus wood
Gas and propane fire pits are treated separately from open-air wood burning and are the simplest option; placement rules and any active ban still apply.
Today's fire ban
All open-air burning is prohibited during a burn ban; notices are posted on the township website.
For the provincial layer, check Ontario's fire restrictions and the Forest Fire Information Map, which show Restricted Fire Zones across the fire region.
Two separate rules can stop a backyard fire in Ontario: a municipal fire ban, which any municipality can declare during a dry spell, and a provincial Restricted Fire Zone, declared only in the northern fire region. Either one overrides your normal permission, so check both before you light up.
Backyard fire safety in Asphodel-Norwood
Where a recreational fire is allowed, these rules keep it legal and safe almost everywhere in Ontario:
- Burn only clean, dry, untreated firewood. Never garbage, leaves, brush, or treated or painted wood.
- Keep the fire small and contained in a pit, ring, or approved appliance, not a loose pile.
- Stay well back from buildings, fences, trees, decks, and the property line.
- Keep water or an extinguisher within reach, and never leave the fire unattended.
- Watch the wind. Skip it on dry, gusty days, and soak the ashes cold before you go inside.
- Never burn during a fire ban or Restricted Fire Zone, even if you usually could.
Asphodel-Norwood backyard fire questions
Can I have a backyard fire in Asphodel-Norwood?
Asphodel-Norwood does not require a permit for small recreational fires used for cooking or warmth up to 1 square metre in size. Agricultural fires on rural properties of at least 5 acres need a free permit, while special-occurrence fires require both a permit and a site inspection ($25). Burn barrels are not permitted, and only wood, wood by-products, brush or leaves may be burned. Permits are issued online, expire December 31 each year, and must be activated before every fire by phone or online; all open-air burning is prohibited during a burn ban. Source: Township of Asphodel-Norwood - Burn Permit, last checked 2026-07-02.
Are gas or propane fire pits allowed in Asphodel-Norwood?
Gas and propane fire pits are treated separately from open-air wood burning and are the simplest option; placement rules and any active ban still apply.
How do I know if there is a fire ban in Asphodel-Norwood today?
All open-air burning is prohibited during a burn ban; notices are posted on the township website. For the provincial picture, check Ontario's fire restrictions page and the Forest Fire Information Map, which show Restricted Fire Zones in the fire region.
What can I burn in Asphodel-Norwood?
Only clean, dry, untreated firewood for a recreational fire. Burning household garbage, leaves, brush, painted or treated wood, and construction debris is prohibited across Ontario, fire ban or not.
When is fire season in Ontario?
Ontario's official fire season runs April 1 to October 31. During it the province manages wildfire and can declare a Restricted Fire Zone in the northern fire region. Municipal open-air burning rules apply all year, so check Asphodel-Norwood's by-law any time of year.
What happens if I have a fire during a ban in Asphodel-Norwood?
Municipalities and the province can fine illegal open-air burning, and you can be billed for the cost of fighting any fire you start. If a ban or Restricted Fire Zone is in effect, do not burn, even if you hold a permit.
Source
From Township of Asphodel-Norwood - Burn Permit, last checked 2026-07-02. Recreational fires up to 1 square metre do not require a permit; agricultural fires on rural properties of at least 5 acres are free, and special-occurrence fires require a $25 permit plus a site inspection.
This is a plain-language summary, not the bylaw, and not legal advice. Open-air burning rules and bans change quickly, especially in dry weather. Always check your municipality's page and today's ban status before you light anything.
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