Fire Ban Update – Modified Burning Now Permitted

Updated as of: September 26th, 2025

The Centre Hastings Fire Department has lifted the recent fire ban; however, modified burning restrictions remain in place to protect community safety.

Recent rainfall has helped, but local water sources remain low and vulnerable. The original ban was implemented due to insufficient water availability, which would have impacted our ability to respond to a major fire event. While some recovery has occurred, ongoing dry conditions require continued caution.

Please read the following guidelines carefully before burning:

✅ What is Permitted

• Small recreational campfires (maximum size: 1m x 1m) for cooking or warmth.
• Contained outdoor appliances such as chimineas, outdoor fireplaces, and CSA-approved fire pits.
• Brush burning is allowed between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. only, in piles no larger than 2m x 2m. Fires must be completely extinguished by morning.

❌ What is NOT Permitted

• Burning of grass fields, large brush piles, or land-clearing debris.
• Burning of garbage, construction waste, or hazardous materials.
• Any fire larger than the sizes listed above.

🔒 Conditions for All Fires

• Fires must be attended at all times by an adult (19+).
• You must have adequate tools and water on hand to control and fully extinguish the fire.
• All burning is subject to Centre Hastings Fire By-law 2014-31.
• Restrictions may be reinstated without notice if weather or water conditions worsen.

The Fire Department will continue to monitor local conditions closely. Full fire permissions will be restored once it is safe to do so.

We sincerely thank all residents for their cooperation and commitment to keeping our community safe.

- Centre Hastings Fire Department