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The District of Highlands has moved to an online permitting process for ALL OPEN BURNING.
All permits may be applied for here:
Burn permits are required year round for all burning. Burning Permits are free.
Campfire permits (max size .5m x .5m) and Open Air permits up to 1m x 1m are automatically approved, Open Air permits exceeding 1m x 1m are manually approved.
Note: There is no longer an "open season" for burning - all residents are always required to obtain a burning permit prior to burning as per Bylaw No. 264.
The following conditions apply to all burning permits:
Fire Chief
Email
Phone: 250-920-6970
3613 Woodridge Place
Victoria, V9E 1C8
1564 Millstream Road
Victoria, BC V9B 6G7
Staff Directory
Bylaw No. 264, Emergency Services Bylaw
Excessive chimney smoke is a nuisance and health hazard. Find information on our Wood burning and back yard burning page to help reduce the risk.