Open burning & fires — Rossland, British Columbia

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

In the City of Rossland, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Prevention and Burning Bylaw No. 2814, 2023, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not less than $2000.00 (two-thousand dollars) nor more than $50,000.00 (fifty-thousand dollars). A permit is required. Permit issuer: Manager of Public Works or designate.

Fire Prevention and Burning Bylaw No. 2814, 2023 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3.1
permit issuer Manager of Public Works or designate s. 3.4
allowed conditions Venting Index greater than 55; no hazardous wind or weather; no prohibited materials, garbage, yard waste; permit required unless exception. s. 3.1, 3.2, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
fine range not less than $2000.00 (two-thousand dollars) nor more than $50,000.00 (fifty-thousand dollars) s. 7.4
scout note

Requires a Burn Permit for open burning (campfires and certain gas/propane cooking devices exempted); bans burning garbage, yard waste and prohibited materials at all times; permits suspended under BC Wildfire Service bans; owner liable for suppression costs.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://rossland.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Open burning & fires across British Columbia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities