Nanaimo Fire Rescue is reminding residents that backyard burning is banned unless they have a permit.
Burning permits may be issued for an open burning fire on a lot that is one acre in size or greater or lots located on Protection Island.
Burning is only permitted from sunrise to sunset, Fridays and Saturdays, during the months of April and November.
Only organic yard waste materials such as garden refuse and pruned clippings may be burned.
Burning of wooden construction material, stumps, land clearing materials, and debris or household garbage is not permitted.
Fires cannot be larger than one point five meters across in size, must be hand fed and located at least 3 meters from any combustibles.
A charged hose or a bucket of water must be located nearby to extinguish a fire if it’s necessary.
