Open burning & fires — Northern Rockies, British Columbia

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

Northern Rockies, British Columbia has no open burning & fires bylaw on record as of 2026-10-26. Free burn permits from Northern Rockies Fire Rescue (8-4 weekdays) inside the Fire Protection Area for brush, slash and campfires in designated recreation areas; no burning in Poor/Fair venting; follows provincial Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation. Bylaw not named.

No adopted bylaw has been confirmed — the documents below are unconfirmed leads or supporting material (checked 2026-10-26).

Fire Bans and Burn Permits (Northern Rockies Fire Rescue)

Free burn permits from Northern Rockies Fire Rescue (8-4 weekdays) inside the Fire Protection Area for brush, slash and campfires in designated recreation areas; no burning in Poor/Fair venting; follows provincial Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation. Bylaw not named.

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