Open Air Fire Ban In Perth County

For immediate release

PERTH COUNTY (July 15, 2022) – Effective at midnight tonight, all open air fires are prohibited anywhere in Perth County, including the Town of St. Marys.  Open air fires are defined as any fire outside of a building and include any fires that are not in a contained campfire pit, or any other fires set in open air.                             

Recreational campfires will be permitted in Perth County within the parameters of each Town/Municipality’s Open Air Burn By-Law. Please visit your local Fire Department website to view the By-Law or reach out to the below contacts.  

This fire ban is being imposed due to the extreme dryness of all vegetation in the area. This ban shall remain in effect until further notice.

With seasonal crops being harvested, farmers are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when operating equipment, as field fires can quickly overtake equipment, neighbouring crops and these fires can spread quickly into adjacent woodlands.

If you discover an open air fire, it is very important that you report fires immediately to 9-1-1. Do not delay reporting while attempting to control or extinguish the fire.

All burn permits in these municipalities are now suspended. No burn permits will be issued until the ban is lifted.

If you have any questions regarding this order, please contact your local Fire Department.

North Perth                             519-291-2950

Perth East                                519-595-2800 

West Perth                               519-595-2800

St. Marys                                  519-284-1752

Biddulph Blanshard (Granton)    519-801-0812

Perth South- contact the Chief Fire Official of your fire area (numbers above)