Open burning & fires — Kamloops, British Columbia

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

The City of Kamloops, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fire Prevention and Public Safety Bylaw No. 10-44, 2025, verified 2026-08-23.

Fire Prevention and Public Safety Bylaw No. 10-44, 2025 adopted bylaw

Division 8: prohibits Open Air Fires without a permit; sets permit process for hazard abatement, fuel modification, and agricultural burning; backyard wood fires banned, propane/gas/charcoal cooking appliances allowed. Repeals prior Bylaw No. 10-37.

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