Before burning your branches, have you thought of recycling them? Verify our Branches Disposal Days, you may also get free mulch for your gardening activities!
Safety Tips
- Supervise the fire at all time
- Maintain a distance of 50 feet (15 m) from any building
- Maintain a distance of 15 feet (4.5 m) from the property line
- Inform your neighbour
- Ensure the fire doesn't pose a nuisance to surrounding neighbours; in case of complaints, the Chelsea Fire Department will request that the fire be extinguished
- Do not burn any construction material, household waste, tires or chemicals
- Do not burn in strong winds
- Have a charged water hose near the fire
- Water the ashes before leaving
- Call 911 in case of loss of control
To complete a burning permit request, please contact the Fire Department by phone at 819 827-6200, during working hours, from Monday to Friday.
For further information, contact us by phone at 819-827-6200 or by email at incendie@chelsea.ca.
