Backyard fires in Mattice-Val CA´tA©
Whether a backyard fire or fire pit is allowed in Mattice-Val CA´tA©, Ontario, the permit rule, coverage level, and how to check today's fire ban.
Provincial Restricted Fire Zone rules can override local permission in Ontario's fire region. We have not verified Mattice-Val CA´tA©'s open-air burning bylaw yet, so check the municipality or fire department before lighting a wood fire.
Gas versus wood
Gas and propane appliances are usually treated separately from open-air wood burning, but Mattice-Val CA´tA© safety, placement, and temporary-ban rules still apply.
Today's fire ban
Check Ontario's fire restrictions and Forest Fire Information Map for the provincial layer. Then check Mattice-Val CA´tA© for any local fire ban or open-air burning permit rule.
For the provincial layer, check Ontario's fire restrictions and the Forest Fire Information Map, which show Restricted Fire Zones across the fire region.
Mattice-Val CA´tA© backyard fire questions
Can I have a backyard fire in Mattice-Val CA´tA©?
Provincial Restricted Fire Zone rules can override local permission in Ontario's fire region. We have not verified Mattice-Val CA´tA©'s open-air burning bylaw yet, so check the municipality or fire department before lighting a wood fire. Source: Ontario forest fires and Restricted Fire Zone information, last checked 2026-06-24.
Are gas or propane fire pits allowed in Mattice-Val CA´tA©?
Gas and propane appliances are usually treated separately from open-air wood burning, but Mattice-Val CA´tA© safety, placement, and temporary-ban rules still apply.
How do I know if there is a fire ban in Mattice-Val CA´tA© today?
Check Ontario's fire restrictions and Forest Fire Information Map for the provincial layer. Then check Mattice-Val CA´tA© for any local fire ban or open-air burning permit rule. 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.
Source
From Ontario forest fires and Restricted Fire Zone information, last checked 2026-06-24. Mattice-Val CA´tA© is covered by the provincial Restricted Fire Zone baseline. The local open-air burning bylaw has not been verified yet. Municipal contact point: Mattice-Val CA´tA©.
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.
Other municipalities: Black River-Matheson, Cochrane, Fauquier-Strickland, Hearst. Or see every municipality.