Open burning & fires — Powell River, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Powell River, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: dry garden refuse only, 09:00-15:00, April 1-30 and November 1-30, Ventilation Index forecast 'good'; fines: not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Source: Residential Backyard Burning Bylaw No. 1931, 2001 (Consolidated), verified 2026-06-08.
dry garden refuse only, 09:00-15:00, April 1-30 and November 1-30, Ventilation Index forecast 'good'
s. 3(e)(iii)(iv), s. 6
fine range
not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00)
s. 10(b)
scout note
Governs residential backyard burning in Powell River; requires a $25 permit, limits burning to yard debris, prohibits household garbage burning; non-compliance may result in a $2,000 fine.