BURN PERMITS ARE NOW SUSPENDED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE BURN SEASON. PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED AGAIN STARTING NOVEMBER 1
The Township of Bonnechere Valley has a by-law which establishes the requirements to conduct open air burns.
If you have questions about open air burns, please call 613- 312-7361.
CAMPFIRES
Campfires are permitted all year unless a complete fire ban has been initiated.
Campfires are to be no larger than 2 feet x 2 feet x 2 feet.
You must remain with the fire at all times and keep suppression on hand.
Be sure fire is completely out before retiring for the night.
To enquire about fire ban status, please visit the Township of Bonnechere Valley Township website, Bonnechere Valley Fire Department Facebook page or call 613-628-3101.
BURN PERMITS
Burn permits are not allowed within the Village of Eganville and the Hamlet of Foymount as per by-laws. By-law details can be found on the Bonnechere Valley website. Below is the section regarding burning with town limits. Please abide by the by-law in place.
Click HERE for the full Open Air Burning Bylaw.
3.0 BURN BARRELS, OUTDOOR FURNACES AND INCINERATORS
3.1 No person shall at any time use or allow being used a burn barrel, incinerator or any similar device to burn any materials;
a. Within the geographical confines of the Village of Eganville or;
b. Within the geographical confines of Hamlet of Foymount.
If a bonfire is what you’re after they are allowed in both Eganville and Foymount with the following by-law:
2.7 No person at any time shall set, maintain or cause to be set or maintained any Open-Air Fire:
a. That is not a camping fire at any time with the geographical confines of the Village of Eganville except at a location and under conditions approved by the Fire Chief or a Deputy Fire Chief.
b. That is not a camping fire at any time with the geographical confines of the Hamlet of Foymount except at a location and under conditions approved by the Fire Chief or a Deputy Fire Chief.
Please follow the setback regulations regarding location of the bonfire and do not burn restricted materials. Be a good neighbour!
