Backyard fires in Larder Lake
Whether a backyard fire or fire pit is allowed in Larder Lake, Ontario, the permit rule, coverage level, and how to check today's fire ban.
Larder Lake requires a permit for all open-air burning under By-law No. 1897-22. Permits are required annually from April 1 to October 31, only clean dry seasoned wood or charcoal may be burned, recreational fires must be in an approved device no larger than 61 cm by 61 cm, and fires must be supervised by a competent adult with extinguishment means nearby.
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The Chief Fire Official may impose municipal fire bans, and permits are superseded by provincial Restricted Fire Zone orders. Larder Lake is in the Timiskaming fire region and provincial Restricted Fire Zone declarations also 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 Larder Lake
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.
Larder Lake backyard fire questions
Can I have a backyard fire in Larder Lake?
Larder Lake requires a permit for all open-air burning under By-law No. 1897-22. Permits are required annually from April 1 to October 31, only clean dry seasoned wood or charcoal may be burned, recreational fires must be in an approved device no larger than 61 cm by 61 cm, and fires must be supervised by a competent adult with extinguishment means nearby. Source: Township of Larder Lake, Open Air Burning By-law No. 1897-22, last checked 2026-07-02.
Are gas or propane fire pits allowed in Larder Lake?
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 Larder Lake today?
The Chief Fire Official may impose municipal fire bans, and permits are superseded by provincial Restricted Fire Zone orders. Larder Lake is in the Timiskaming fire region and provincial Restricted Fire Zone declarations also 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 Larder Lake?
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 Larder Lake's by-law any time of year.
What happens if I have a fire during a ban in Larder Lake?
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 Larder Lake, Open Air Burning By-law No. 1897-22, last checked 2026-07-02. Permit applications are available from the Municipal Office or the township website; non-recreational burns have additional setback and size conditions.
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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