Open burning & fires — Williams Lake, British Columbia

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

The City of Williams Lake, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fire Protection & Control Bylaw No. 2189, 2013, verified 2026-08-23.

Fire Protection & Control Bylaw No. 2189, 2013 adopted bylaw

Bans open-air fires citywide except approved cooking/backyard fire pits and permitted 'special occasion' burning; permits require a contained pit, water source, adult supervision, and extinguishing by 11pm.

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