Fire department lifts open-air burning ban

By Gazette Staff

August 21st, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

Effective immediately, the Burlington Fire Department has lifted the open-air burning ban, issued on Aug. 12, 2025.

Fire Department has lifted the open-air burning ban.

Residents who live in rural designated burning areas, with valid open-air burning permits, can resume open-air burning.

Those with permits are reminded to follow the bylaw and conditions of their permit. Permit holders are advised to use extreme caution.

The City thanks residents for their cooperation and consideration of fire safety during the open-air burning ban.

For more information about Burlington’s open-air burning by-law, approved burn areas and fire safety tips, visit: www.burlington.ca/openairburning.

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Mat Williamson, Chief Fire Prevention Officer:  “The current weather conditions and recent rainfall have led to the decision to lift the open-air burning ban in Burlington. The Burlington Fire Department will continue to monitor and assess the fire risk. While the fire ban has been lifted, residents should still use extra caution when burning outdoors. Open-air burning is only allowed in approved rural areas of Burlington and requires an open-air burning permit.”