Open burning & fires — Burns Lake, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Village of Burns Lake, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning Bylaw No. 1093, 2025, verified 2026-10-26. Allowed conditions: Open-air burning limited to vegetative material; campfire exception to 10 p.m.–7 a.m. prohibition; campfire in designated campsite only in approved pit.
Open Air Burning Bylaw No. 1093, 2025
adopted bylaw
allowed conditions
Open-air burning limited to vegetative material; campfire exception to 10 p.m.–7 a.m. prohibition; campfire in designated campsite only in approved pit.
s. 5(1), s. 5(10), s. 5(12)
scout note
No permit required for ordinary fires. Allows campfires (0.5 m) and Category 2/3 vegetative burning only; domestic/industrial waste banned. Category 3 barred when venting index poor; setbacks (3 m from hedge/fence, 5 m from road, 500 m from schools); no new fires 10pm-7am except campfires; follows Wildfire Act bans. Fine via bylaw notice bylaw. Repeals No. 1001.
Burns Lake Fire Department
Campfires permitted in the Village if they follow BC Wildfire regulations; for large outdoor burning contact the Director of Protective Services.
Open Air Burning Bylaw page (Burns Lake)
Bylaw page for No. 1093, 2025 (Fire Department bylaw type).