Fire By-law
Outdoor Burning
The fire season is April 1st to October 31st. During this time period, daytime (7 am to 7 pm) burning of brush, grass, etc. is prohibited.
You may burn brush and leaves without a permit between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m (except when a burning ban is in place).
If you wish to do this, you must meet the conditions listed below. Failure to meet these conditions could lead to fines and the costs for the Fire Department to attend and extinguish your fire.
Bylaw:
Centre Hastings Fire By-Law 2014-31
Effective Immediately – Municipality of Centre Hastings
Due to current dry conditions and the increased risk of fire, a total ban on all open-air burning is now in effect.
This includes:
-
Campfires
-
Burn barrels
-
Brush piles
-
Any other outdoor fires
This measure is being implemented in the interest of public safety and will remain in effect until further notice.
We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of all residents during this time. Please stay tuned for updates as conditions evolve.
Thank you for helping keep our community safe.
Municipality of
Centre Hastings
7 Furnace Street,
PO Box 900,
Madoc, ON K0K 2K0
Phone: 613-473-4030