AS the summer season draws near, the Surrey Fire Service (SFS) is reminding citizens and visitors that open burning of any kind is banned in the City of Surrey as of May 1.

Seasonally high temperatures and dry weather conditions present an increased risk of brush fires and nuisance smoke throughout the City of Surrey. Surrey Fire Service responses to brush/grass fire incidents continues to trend higher than the five-year average. In 2023, between May 1 and November 1, SFS attended over 809 brush / grass fire incidents.

Open burning, including backyard fires and beach fires, are not permitted in the City of Surrey. Any fire service attendance to an open burning complaint will require extinguishment and may be subject to cost recovery.

Natural gas, propane or charcoal briquettes are permitted so long as they are being used in ULC/CSA-approved devices for that particular product. Charcoal briquettes are allowed on private property but may be prohibited (when the fire danger rating is at high or extreme) in City parks and on City beaches.

For detailed information, visit surrey.ca/about-surrey/surrey-fire-service/burning-regulations-and-permits.