Outdoor burning within the City of Thunder Bay, regardless of the time of year, requires an annual permit. Permit rules and regulations are strictly enforced. • Failure to obtain a permit will result in prosecution and fine.
Scott Paradis Sep 22, 2016 3:06 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedInOutdoor burning within the City of Thunder Bay, regardless of the time of year, requires an annual permit.
Permit rules and regulations are strictly enforced.
• Failure to obtain a permit will result in prosecution and fine.
• Permits are valid for the calendar year they were purchased in.
• Only clean dry wood or charcoal is to be used. No trash such as garbage, building materials, or anything that produces a toxic fume may be burned.
• The fire must be supervised at all times with adequate extinguishing equipment on site.
• The approved burning area shall not be relocated or altered without approval and re-inspection by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue.
• Application and renewal of permits can easily be done online at thunderbay.ca/fire.
For more information contact Anthony Stokaluk, Public Education Officer - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, 625-2802 (office), 631-7033 (cell) or astokaluk@thunderbay.ca.
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