All Open Burning Prohibited

Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, July 23, 2026, all open burning will be prohibited within the City of Greenwood.

This includes:

Campfires of any size
Category 2 and Category 3 open fires
Burn barrels and burn cages
Fireworks
Sky lanterns
Binary exploding targets
Air curtain burners, carbonizers and controlled air incinerators
Wood-fired hot tubs, wood-fired pizza ovens and other wood-fired devices, unless properly vented through a flue incorporated into a building

All existing campfires and open fires must be completely extinguished by the noon deadline.

CSA-rated or ULC-rated outdoor stoves that burn charcoal briquettes, liquid fuel or gaseous fuel may continue to be used, provided the flame height is less than 15 centimetres. Please use extreme caution and never leave any heat or flame source unattended.

The prohibition is intended to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. It will remain in effect until 12:00 p.m. on October 31, 2026, or until the prohibition is rescinded.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open-burning violation:

Call 1-800-663-5555
Dial *5555 from a cellular phone
Use the BC Wildfire Service App

Residents and visitors are asked to remain vigilant and help keep our community safe.

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

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202 South Government Avenue
P.O. Box 129
Greenwood, BC V0H 1J0
Phone: (250) 445-6644
Fax: (250) 445-6441
Email: [email protected]