Open burning & fires — Quesnel, British Columbia

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

In the City of Quesnel, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Protection, Prevention and Emergency Services Bylaw No. 1902, 2021 (open burning provisions), verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not less than $100.00 and not more than $10,000.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or his designate.

Fire Protection, Prevention and Emergency Services Bylaw No. 1902, 2021 (open burning provisions) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 5.1
permit issuer Fire Chief or his designate s. 5.1
allowed conditions Permitted with Permit, or specific exceptions: outdoor cooking (propane/gas/charcoal), camp fires on private property meeting size/safety rules, or Fire Rescue authorized burning. s. 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6
fine range not less than $100.00 and not more than $10,000.00 s. 13.2
scout note

Requires a Fire Rescue Service permit for open-air burning except small supervised camp fires (max 0.5m x 0.5m, 1m firebreak, 8L water, dry wood/charcoal only); portable propane/gas fire features allowed on residential land only; all burning banned during declared fire bans or extreme hazard ratings.

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