Current Forest Fire Rating HIGH
As of Saturday May 16, 2020 the Total Fire Ban for the Village of South River and the Township of Machar has been lifted. Camp fires are now permitted. Fireworks will be permitted from May 15 to May 18th. We will not be issuing fire permits for burning brush or yard waste at this time. Please remember to maintain physical distancing and not gather in groups greater than 5 people while you are enjoying your campfire.
Remember a Permit is required for all open air burning year round with the exception of camp fires up to, but not exceeding 0.3 cubic meters in size.
Click on the links below for a complete copy of the Open Air Burning By-Laws
| south_river_open_air_by-law_draft.docx |
| machar_draft_open_air_burning_by-lw.docx |