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Burning Restrictions lifted for Season 2017

Wildfire Risk Season 2017 ended.
Burning restrictions are lifted as of 16-Oct-2017 until and including 14-Mar-2018.

During the fall/winter months from 16-Oct-2017 until and including 14-Mar-2018 brush fires are allowed 24 hours/day. It is no longer mandatory to consult the Burnsafe website before starting a fire.

However please use common sense when making brush fires by taking weather conditions into account. Even in winter months the soil can become fairly dry and also avoid fires on windy days!

Thank you!

Winter Brush Burning!
Safe Brush Burning checklist!
Nova Scotia Burning Restriction (for your reference).

Burning Restrictions lifted for Season 2016

The wildfire season has been extended until 22-Oct-2016 in the central and western regions of the province!!!

Wildfire Risk Season 2016 ended.
Burning restrictions are lifted as of 23-Oct-2016 until and including 14-Mar-2017.

During the fall/winter months from 23-Oct-2016 until and including 14-Mar-2017 brush fires are allowed 24 hours/day. It is no longer mandatory to consult the Burnsafe website before starting a fire.

However please use common sense when making brush fires by taking weather conditions into account. Even in winter months the soil can become fairly dry and also avoid fires on windy days!

Thank you!

Winter Brush Burning!
Safe Brush Burning checklist!
Nova Scotia Burning Restriction (for your reference).

Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions 2016 in effect

Please be aware that as of 15-Mar-2016 the Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions for 2016 are in effect until and including 15-Oct-2016.

During this Wildfire Risk Season brush burning and camp fires are NOT permitted in any county from 8 in the morning (8am/08:00h) to 2 in the afternoon (2pm/14:00h).
At all other times it is mandatory to consult the Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions before starting a fire of any kind outdoors.

Burning Restrictions Banner (1)

Please note: these restrictions include any camp fire and fires intended for recreation (e.g. BBQ, bonfires, …)!

See also here for Domestic Brush Burning Frequently Asked Questions.

Burning Restrictions lifted for this Season

Wildfire Risk Season 2015 ended.
Burning restrictions are lifted as of 16-Oct-2015 until and including 14-Mar-2016.

During the fall/winter months from 16-Oct-2015 until and including 14-Mar-2016 brush fires are allowed 24 hours/day. It is no longer mandatory to consult the Burnsafe website before starting a fire.

However please use common sense when making brush fires by taking weather conditions into account. Even in winter months the soil can become fairly dry and also avoid fires on windy days!

Thank you!

Safe Brush Burning checklist!
Nova Scotia Burning Restriction (for your reference).

Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions 2015 in effect

Please be aware that as of 22-Apr-2015 the Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions for 2015 are in effect until 15-Oct-2015.

During this Wildfire Risk Season brush burning and camp fires are NOT permitted in any county from 8 in the morning (8am/08:00h) to 2 in the afternoon (2pm/14:00h).
At all other times it is mandatory to consult the Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions before starting a fire of any kind outdoors.

Burning Restrictions Banner (1)

Please note: these restrictions include any camp fire and fires intended for recreation (e.g. BBQ, bonfires, …)!

See also here for Domestic Brush Burning Frequently Asked Questions.