The City of Burlington's Fire Department provides fire safety education on a range of topics to help keep you and your family safe.
Fireworks can be a fun way to celebrate Victoria Day and Canada Day but can also be a serious fire hazard. Find firework safety tips and learn what types of fireworks are allowed in Burlington, as well as when and where you are allowed to use them.
Open air burning is prohibited in urban areas of Burlington and only allowed in rural Burlington with an open-air burn permit. An open-air burning permit is not required when the burning consists of a small, confined fire, supervised at all times, and used to cook food on a grill, barbecue or spit that is proportionate to the type and quantity of food being cooked. Learn how to practice safe open air burning and what types of fires and devices are permitted in urban areas of Burlington.
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