The Town of Grand Valley regulates the setting of fires within the municipality under By-law 2021-31. Most fires require either a permit or a special permit from the Fire Chief. Review below for details or read the 2021-31 Grand Valley Burning By-law

Recreational Fires

All recreational fires (or "campfires") on private property require a burning permit. By-law 2021-31 contains all the rules for burning, including the size, setbacks, safety rules, and any enforcement provisions. You can only have a recreational fire after you have obtained a burning permit.

Open Air Burning

In rural areas of Town, larger fires can occur only after you have a burning permit. Such permits may be used for clearing up brush or larger branches.

Special Burning Permits

For all fires not described in By-law 2021-31 (e.g., burning a demolished building, large fire requests), a special permit must first be obtained directly from the Fire Chief of the Grand Valley and District Fire Department. To apply for a special permit, you must email the Chief by clicking Email the Chief to request a site visit and inspection.

Fire Permits

To apply for Recreational or Open Air Burning Fire Permits: 

• Call the Town office at 519-928-5652, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm OR
• After reading the By-law, print off the Fire Permit  scan your completed permit and submit it by email to the Town for it to be completed and returned to you.

To read the Burning By-law, click this link: By-law 2021-31 Burning By-law