Open burning banned in Vernon, but small campfires allowed

The City of Vernon is clarifying the current open burning rules as they apply to city residents.

Fire Chief David Lind said the city cancelled all open burning permits March 26 and since then the province’s Ministry of Environment issued a ban on all open burning activities in the region.

“While the provincial ban is in place, Vernon Fire Rescue will not be issuing burn permits,” Lind said. “However, small campfires are allowed at this time, so long as they adhere to the City of Vernon Good Neighbour Bylaw. This is because the current fire danger rating in the city is low.”

Fire officials say if you choose to have a small campfire, please remember: