Open burning & fires — Warfield, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Warfield, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Village Municipal office; allowed conditions: Residential campfire only; pit ≤0.5 m diameter; clean firewood; attended; water source present; no wind; no active fire ban.; fines: $25.00 to $500.00. Source: Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 905, 2022, verified 2026-06-08.

Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 905, 2022 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 4(1)
permit issuer Village Municipal office "from the Village Municipal office prior to having a campfire"
allowed conditions Residential campfire only; pit ≤0.5 m diameter; clean firewood; attended; water source present; no wind; no active fire ban. s. 4(3)
fine range $25.00 to $500.00 Schedule "A"
scout note

Prohibits open burning in Warfield; allows residential campfires (clean wood, pit ≤0.5m diameter) with permit; campfire permit required annually ($25). Adopted May 16, 2022.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://warfield.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities