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

Storm Water Infrastructure & Road Paving Project

Project Overview: Resurfacing streets and improving stormwater systems. Estimated Project Cost: $4,062,693.07. Grant Funding: $4,062,693.07 (applied).

Detailed Description: Remove deteriorated asphalt from Veterans Lane, Centre Street, Deadwood Street, and S Government Street; install subbase/base gravel and new asphalt. Install catch basins, storm leads/connections; new system along South Government Way to route runoff under Highway 3 into Boundary Creek.

Project Benefits: Reduced flooding, improved drainage, safer roads.

Timeline Tender issued September 2025; contract #33819 for 2026 improvements.

Resident FAQs

Road closures?
- Yes, during work; detours notified.