Open burning restrictions are being brought in throughout B.C. in an effort to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires and improve air quality during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of April 16 at noon, prohibited activities include:
- Category 2 open fires
- Category 3 open fires
- Resources management open fires
- Using fireworks
- Using sky lanterns
- Using burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description (except when used for a campfire)
The restrictions apply to public and private land in B.C. Be sure to check with local authorities for any other potential restrictions before lighting a fire.
Click here to view a poster explaining the different categories of opening burning.
A map of affected areas is available here.
To report an unattended campfire, open burning violation or wildfire call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free, or dial *5555 on a cellphone.
- with files from Miriam Halpenny, Castanet
