UPDATE: Fire Ban Lifted – Elgin County – August 18, 2025
Fire Ban Lifted – Elgin County – August 18, 2025
Effective immediately, the fire ban has been lifted in the City of St. Thomas, Town of Aylmer, and the Townships and Municipalities within the County of Elgin.
Residents may now enjoy open-air and recreational fires in accordance with their local municipal Open-Air Burning By-Laws. This includes bonfires, campfires, burn barrels, outdoor fireplaces/chimineas, and other open-air fires.
All burn permits are now reinstated, and new permits may once again be issued where applicable.
We thank residents for their cooperation during the fire ban, which helped keep our communities safe during the period of extreme dryness.
Please remember to burn responsibly:
• Always follow municipal by-laws and permit conditions
• Keep suppression tools and water nearby
• Never leave a fire unattended
• Make sure fire is fully extinguished before leaving the burn site
For further information or specific burning requirements, please contact Aylmer Fire Department
Fire Ban in Effect – Elgin County – August 8, 2025
(August 8, 2025) – Effective immediately, all open-air and recreational fires are prohibited anywhere in the City of St. Thomas, Town of Aylmer and the Townships and Municipalities within the County of Elgin. Open air fires are defined as any fire outside of a building and include bonfires, campfires, burn barrels, outdoor fireplaces/chimineas or any other fires set in open air.
Although there is some variation across Elgin County, dry conditions are consistent throughout. This fire ban is being imposed due to the extreme dryness of vegetation in the area and shall remain in effect until further notice.
If you discover an open-air fire, it is very important that you report it immediately to 9-1-1. Do not delay reporting while attempting to control or extinguish the fire.
All burn permits in these municipalities are now suspended. No burn permits will be issued until the ban is lifted.
For any questions or possible exemptions within the Town of Aylmer, please check:
www.instagram.com/TownofAylmer
or contact the Aylmer Fire Department
Fire Chief
519-773-4905
Email