Effective at 12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Time on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, including the Greenwood area.

A Category 3 open fire includes:
▪️ Burning material in 3 or more piles at the same time
▪️ Any pile larger than 2 metres high or 3 metres wide
▪️ Windrows up to 200 metres long and 15 metres wide
▪️ Burning stubble or grass over 0.2 hectares (2,000 m²)

The following are also prohibited:
▪️ Air curtain burners
▪️ Carbonizers

⚠️ While Category 1 campfires and Category 2 open fires are not currently prohibited, conditions remain dry and caution is extremely important with any outdoor burning activity.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed and practice safe burning habits to help reduce wildfire risk in our community.

For full details on the prohibition, visit:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/southeast-fire-centre-bans

To learn more about open burning regulations and safer burning practices, visit:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/open-burning

Fire Service Review/Master Plan Project

Project Overview: Reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of fire services with the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department; creating a master plan for long-term vision. Total Project Cost: $43,000.00.

Detailed Description: The review examines service delivery for community needs, cost management, and legal compliance. The master plan evaluates current/future needs, strategies for prevention, response, and resources, considering budget constraints.

Project Benefits: Optimized resource allocation, improved service quality, and enhanced resident quality of life.

Timeline Review in progress; plan completion by late 2026.

Resident FAQs

Will this change fire response times?
- Aims to improve them.