Open burning & fires — Mackenzie, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Mackenzie, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by District of Mackenzie Fire Protection Services Bylaw No. 1249, 2010, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: minimum fine of $1000 and a maximum fine of $10,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: District Representative.

District of Mackenzie Fire Protection Services Bylaw No. 1249, 2010 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 26
permit issuer District Representative s. 29
allowed conditions Outdoor cooking fires in devices burning clean dry wood or charcoal; approved campground/tourist park fire pits; Fire Department training fires. s. 27(a)-(c)
fine range minimum fine of $1000 and a maximum fine of $10,000 s. 41
scout note

Mackenzie Fire Protection Services Bylaw, s.25-36: every open-air fire, including backyard burn pits and campfires, needs a burning permit from the Fire Chief or designated District officer. Permits cover spring/fall yard-waste burning, land clearing and events. No garbage, carcasses or prohibited materials; no burning in winds over 10 km/h; an adult must attend. Cooking devices and campground pits exempt.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://districtofmackenzie.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Open burning & fires across British Columbia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities