Open burning & fires — Dawson Creek, British Columbia

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

The City of Dawson Creek, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fire Protection Bylaw No. 4153, 2012 (Consolidated) - Section 8-11 (Outdoor Fire & Open Burning), verified 2026-08-23.

Fire Protection Bylaw No. 4153, 2012 (Consolidated) - Section 8-11 (Outdoor Fire & Open Burning) adopted bylaw

Bans outdoor fires without a permit; yard-waste fires allowed 8am-6pm, max 1x1x1 metre, no wind over 10km/h, 3m clearance from structures; sets fire-pit construction standards and prohibits burning of construction/industrial waste or in city parks.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.dawsoncreek.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities