Backyard fires in Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
Whether a backyard fire or fire pit is allowed in Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan, Ontario, the permit rule, coverage level, and how to check today's fire ban.
A burn permit is required for any open-air fire between April 1 and October 31; small campfires used for heating, cooking or recreation do not need a permit but must stay under a 2 ft by 2 ft by 2 ft fuel volume. From April 1 to October 31 permitted fires can only burn from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., while November 1 to March 31 allows daytime burning. Fires must be at least 10 m from buildings, roads, abutting property and heavy vegetation, and 5 m from flammable materials, under bylaw 2020-41.
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
The Fire Chief can issue Level 1 partial or Level 2 total fire bans; bans are posted on signs around the township and on the municipal website. The township also notes it falls within the provincial Restricted Fire Zone, so MNRF bans may apply.
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 Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
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.
Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan backyard fire questions
Can I have a backyard fire in Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan?
A burn permit is required for any open-air fire between April 1 and October 31; small campfires used for heating, cooking or recreation do not need a permit but must stay under a 2 ft by 2 ft by 2 ft fuel volume. From April 1 to October 31 permitted fires can only burn from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., while November 1 to March 31 allows daytime burning. Fires must be at least 10 m from buildings, roads, abutting property and heavy vegetation, and 5 m from flammable materials, under bylaw 2020-41. Source: Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan, Fire Permits, last checked 2026-07-02.
Are gas or propane fire pits allowed in Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan?
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 Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan today?
The Fire Chief can issue Level 1 partial or Level 2 total fire bans; bans are posted on signs around the township and on the municipal website. The township also notes it falls within the provincial Restricted Fire Zone, so MNRF bans may apply. 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 Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan?
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 Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan's by-law any time of year.
What happens if I have a fire during a ban in Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan?
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 Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan, Fire Permits, last checked 2026-07-02. Permits are available through the municipal office or the township's online burn-permit website; fines for burning without a permit start at $500 under bylaw 2020-41.
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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