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Oct 09, 2025

Open Burning Permits - Important Information

Open burning season runs 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟓 for owners of agricultural properties over two acres.

Orchard Prunings: Permits for burning orchard prunings are issued year-round by the Summerland Fire Department and are valid on a four-year cycle.

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
✅Visit the Summerland Fire Department anytime to renew or obtain a new permit.

✅Approval is required each time you burn. Call 250-494-7211 to check the venting index and confirm if burning is allowed.

❌Important: Open burning on residential properties is strictly prohibited.

Stay safe and help protect our community! 

 

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