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    All outdoor burning in the Township of Springwater requires a burn permit. 

    Get a burn permit

    Get your recreational burn permit for $15 online or in person during regular operating hours at:

    • Township Administration Centre

    Recreational burn permits

    Recreational fires are the only outdoor fires permitted in Anten Mills, Centre Vespra, Elmvale, Hillsdale, Midhurst, Minesing, Orr Lake, Phelpston and Snow Valley. Only property owners can get a burn permit for their household.

    Rules

    • Fires must not exceed 0.75 m in diameter by 0.75 m in height
    • Burn only dry materials
    • Don't burn petroleum products, plastics, rubber or anything that will cause excessive smoke
    • Stay with the fire at all times
    • Always have proper extinguishment tools on site
    • Don't burn during a fire ban or when wind speeds cause excessive smoke (i.e. over 20 km per hour or frequently changing direction)
    • Keep fires at least 3 m away from combustible materials

    Open air burn permits

    Open air burn permits are only issued to rural properties within Springwater. Get an open air burn permit for $15 at Fire Station 3 (cash or cheque only) or at the Township Administration Centre. Only property owners can get a burn permit for their household.

    Rules

    • Only burn between sunrise and sunset
    • Burn less than 4 cubic meters of material
    • Burn only dry materials
    • Don't burn petroleum products, plastics, rubber or anything that will cause excessive smoke
    • A responsible adult must stay with the fire at all times
    • Always have proper extinguishment tools on site
    • Don't burn during a fire ban, snow, fog, air quality advisory or when wind speeds cause excessive smoke (i.e. over 20 km per hour or frequently changing direction)
    • Keep fires at least 15 m away from combustible materials

    Restricted burn areas

    Properties in restricted burn areas are only able to get a recreational fire permit. Open air burning creates too large of a fire risk.

    Check the fire danger rating

    Always check the current fire rating online or on community signs before burning. Absolutely no fires are allowed during a fire ban.

    Current fire danger rating: Moderate

    Fire danger ratings

    The fire danger rating determines the relative seriousness of burning conditions and threat of fire. There are four levels:

    1. Low – there is a low fire risk
    2. Moderate – carry out burning with caution
    3. High – fire hazard is serious, use extreme caution
    4. Extreme – fire hazard is extreme, no burning

    Fire rating signs

    Check the fire rating at any of these outdoor community signs:

    • Hillsdale Fire Hall
    • Minesing Fire Hall
    • County Road 22 and County Road 27
    • Highway 26 in front of the Simcoe County Administration Centre
    • Grenfel Community Centre
    • County Road 92 and County Road 29 

    You are responsible for any fire you light! Failure to comply with our Open Burning By-law can result in charges and an invoice for firefighting costs.

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