Effective noon Friday, Sept 18, Category 2 open fires (no larger than 3m wide x 2m high) will be permitted within the Arrow and Kootenay Lake Fire Zones of the Southeast Fire Centre due to a decreased risk of wildfires. Category 3 open fires (larger than 3m wide x 2m high) are still prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.
Please note that open fires within the Village of Kaslo boundaries are still limited to campfires no more than 0.5m wide x 0.5m high. Category 2 and 3 fires are permitted during specific times during the year and by permit only. And be aware that there are differences in the definitions of Category 2 & 3 fires. Here is a quick overview:
Village of Kaslo Definitions
Category 1 – Campfire, max 0.5m x 0.5m, no permit required
Category 2 – Max 1.5m wide x 1m high, permit required, Mar 15 – May 15, Oct 1 to Nov 30 only
Category 3 – Max 3m wide x 2m high, permit required, Feb 15 – Apr 30, Oct 1 to Nov 30 only
BC Wildfire Service Definitions
Campfire – Max 0.5m x 0.5m high
Category 2 – Max 3m wide x 2m high
Category 3 – Larger than 3m wide x 2m high
For more information download the Village of Kaslo Outdoor Burn Bylaw and see the BC Wildfire glossary of wildfire terms.