Backyard campfires need a free burn permit from the District Office. Campfires must be contained, supervised, with water on hand, fully extinguished before leaving, and not lit when smoke could be a nuisance. No bylaw cited on page. Questions: Fire Dept 250-996-8670.
Open burning & fires — Fort St. James, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
Fort St. James, British Columbia has no open burning & fires bylaw on record as of 2026-10-26. Backyard campfires need a free burn permit from the District Office. Campfires must be contained, supervised, with water on hand, fully extinguished before leaving, and not lit when smoke could be a nuisance. No bylaw cited on page. Questions: Fire Dept 250-996-8670.
No adopted bylaw has been confirmed — the documents below are unconfirmed leads or supporting material (checked 2026-10-26).