For Friday, October 11, 2024 through Monday, October 14, 2024, crop residue burning is NOT AUTHORIZED except by permit in all municipalities and zones in Manitoba due to poor ventilation conditions.
For information about applying for a burning permit, please call 204-745-5646 or
Note that burning in the “Burning Permit Areas” requires a permit issued by Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources. Permits issued by the City of Winnipeg are required for burning within the boundaries of the City. Please consult your local RM office for any other restrictions.
Nighttime burning of crop residues is banned year-round.
Safe burning practices, including adequate fire-guarding and proper supervision, must be followed.
Smoke from any crop residue fire must NOT obscure any public roadway or create problems for neighboring residents.
Before you burn, please consider there may be alternative uses for your straw. Please find the hay and straw listing service on the Government of Manitoba web site at http://web31.gov.mb.ca/HayListClntExtrnl/.
Caution is advised when burning crop residues.