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Recreational and Open Air Burn Permits

To apply for a recreational or open air burn permit, please fill in all of the required fields. Upon submitting the form, you will be directed to a confirmation page stating that your application has been received. Within 3 business days you will receive an email from fire@porthope.ca which will include your 2022 Fire Permit number. This email will also include instructions on how to pay for your permit. Your permit will not be considered active until payment has been received. The Recreational burn permit cost is $25 and the Open Air burn permit is $30. 

If you do not have an email address, or to apply for an Oversize Burn Permit please contact the Fire Administration Office at 905-753-2230.



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