Village of Burns Lake

All fires are banned within the Village of Burns Lake effective noon Friday July 12th.

With the increased risk of new wildfire starts from current and forecast weather conditions, a province-wide campfire prohibition will take effect at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Friday, July 12, 2024, with the exception of Haida Gwaii Forest District.

These prohibitions are being enacted to help prevent human-caused wildfires and to protect public safety. The process for deciding whether to implement a campfire prohibition is complex and may differ from one part of the province to another, depending on local conditions. To learn more about what goes into a campfire prohibition watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qMbj5MGQQY&t=28s

We would like to thank everyone for being responsible with any activity that could potentially spark a new wildfire, and for their vigilance in reporting new wildfire starts, unattended campfires or open burning violations.

To stay up to date on fire bans and restrictions in your area, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions

If this your dog, please contact the Village office. 250-692-7587.

All outdoor burning, except campfires, is prohibited, effective noon Thursday March 28th.

A burn ban on Category 2 and 3 burning will go into effect at 1200 noon Thursday March 28, for the Nadina Fire Zone, which includes all of the Village of Burns Lake. No open burning is permitted, and all fires burning at noon Thursday must be extinguished. must be extinguished.
Campfires are still permitted.

If you see a fire call 911