Open burning & fires — Wells, British Columbia

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

Wells, British Columbia has no open burning & fires bylaw on record as of 2026-10-26. s.17 Outdoor Burning: Fire Chief may suspend any or all outdoor burning for public nuisance or safety; no open burning during suspension. No permit scheme or seasons in bylaw; campfire defined in s.2.5. Thin burning content.

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

Fire Services Bylaw No. 142, 2015 (District of Wells)

s.17 Outdoor Burning: Fire Chief may suspend any or all outdoor burning for public nuisance or safety; no open burning during suspension. No permit scheme or seasons in bylaw; campfire defined in s.2.5. Thin burning content.

Wells Emergency Services Bylaws index

Index of fire bylaws (Nos. 28, 90, 141, 142).

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