Open burning & fires — Port McNeill, British Columbia

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

The Town of Port McNeill, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 724, 2024, verified 2026-10-26.

Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 724, 2024 adopted bylaw
allowed conditions Cooking fires in barbecue/hibachi/fire pits not greater than 0.5 square meters with grate; compliant Outdoor Fireplaces; campfires no larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide for cooking. s. 4.1–4.7
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s.3: all open burning and outdoor fires prohibited at all times; garden refuse, debris, demolition waste, garbage may not be burned. Exemptions s.4: cooking fires in BBQs/fire pits up to 0.5 m2 with grate, outdoor fireplaces, small cooking campfires, fire department training. Adult 19+ must supervise.

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