Open burning & fires — Chetwynd, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Chetwynd, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Wood Burning Appliance / Clean Air, Bylaw No. 963, 2012, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: $100.00 to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000). Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Wood Burning Appliance / Clean Air, Bylaw No. 963, 2012 adopted bylaw
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 4.1
allowed conditions Must meet Environmental Management Act Regulations. Recreational fires allowed without advisory, seasoned firewood, supervised, extinguishing equipment, 5m setback. s. 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 4.6
fine range $100.00 to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) s. 11.1; Schedule "A"
scout note

Regulates wood-burning appliances and open burning to improve air quality within the District of Chetwynd.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.gochetwynd.com/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Open burning & fires across British Columbia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities