Oakville Fire issues Town-wide fire ban effective August 11, 2025

The Oakville Fire Department has issued a Town-wide fire ban, prohibiting all open-air burning effective immediately (August 11, 2025). This burn ban applies to the entire Town, including properties with approved burn permits. The ban will remain in effect until further notice. 

The decision to issue a burn ban follows an extended heat wave, prolonged dry conditions and minimal rainfall.

People failing to comply with open-air burning regulations in the Ontario Fire Code and Oakville’s Open-air Burning Bylaw may be fined. 

The use of propane and natural gas fired devices such as barbecues can continue to be used during the duration of the ban.

Update

The fire ban was lifted by Oakville Fire on Monday, August 18, 2025.