Apply for a burn permit

You are legally required to hold a valid permit to light an open fire between April 1 and September 30. This includes:

• lighting an open fire for any purpose other than a campfire, which does not require a permit
• burning grass, debris or brush in a burn barrel
• burning on all public and private lands

If you plan to burn within Whitehorse and Dawson city limits, your local fire department provides you with a burn permit.

How to apply

Apply for a burn permit online

Burn permits are free. Anyone can apply for a burn permit.

Apply before you need to burn. Applications are only processed during business hours from Monday to Friday.

Before you burn

• Make sure your burn permit is valid. Permits must be used during the allocated period of time. Your permit is also based on the materials to be burned.
• Check the fire danger rating in your area. Permits are suspended if the rating is high or extreme. In some cases, permits are also suspended if the rating is moderate.
• You always need to get permission from your local Wildland Fire Management office. Wildfire officers need to be aware of local fire activity. Call the office nearest you. Their phone number is included on your permit.