Open burning & fires — Ashcroft, British Columbia

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

In the Village of Ashcroft, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than the maximum penalty provided under the Offence Act. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Corporate Officer or designate.

Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 10(a)
permit issuer Corporate Officer or designate s. 9
allowed conditions Interface burning with prior approval; Council-approved Fire Department training; farm operations; BBQs/smokers; propane/natural gas devices; campfires in approved fire pits. s. 5
fine range not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than the maximum penalty provided under the Offence Act s. 13
scout note

Burning outside buildings regulated; campfire permit from the Village office (Corporate Officer), valid to Dec 31 each year; clean seasoned firewood only, fire max 0.5 m across/high, campfires allowed year-round unless a ban; interface burning needs prior approval; Schedule B conditions.

Village of Ashcroft Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025

Refiled from noise 2026-10-23 (content scan: 9 open burning signatures); pending verification.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.village.ashcroft.bc.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Open burning & fires across British Columbia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities