Wildfire Risk Season 2018 ended.
Burning restrictions are lifted as of 16-Oct-2018 until and including 14-Mar-2019.
The 2018 fire-risk season has come to an end and you no longer need to check daily for permission to burn (domestic) brush or have a campfire.
Although the season ended today and you can burn without permission, Continue reading Burning Restrictions lifted for Season 2018
Please note that as of 15-Mar-2018 the Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions for 2018 are in effect until and including 15-Oct-2018.
During this Wildfire Risk Season brush burning and camp fires are Continue reading Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions 2018 in effect
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).
Please be aware that as of 15-Mar-2017 the Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions for 2017 are in effect until and including 15-Oct-2017.
During this Wildfire Risk Season brush burning and camp fires are Continue reading Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions 2017 in effect
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).
Fire Prevention Parade on Saturday, 15-Oct-2016 starting at 11am in Port Medway, continuing to East Port Medway, Mill Village and ending in Charleston.
Update 17-Aug-2016: all fires are under control and put out. The fire ban has been lifted as of today after heavy rainfall the previous night. Travel restrictions have been lifted too.
Please read here for the details ...
Do NOT make any kind of open fire, NO recreational activities allowed in the woods, NO Off-Highway Vehicle (ATV, dirt bikes, …) activity allowed. Trails are CLOSED!!!
Since Thursday, 4-Aug-2016 several wild fires were or still are raging in Nova Scotia. They seem to be under control.
The Government of Nova Scotia has issued a couple of restrictions affecting recreational activities.
Please read here about the wild fire status.
Check here for Frequently Asked Questions in regard to the fires and the restrictions in place.
Check the burning restrictions here.
At the time of this writing there is an absolute burn ban in the whole province of Nova Scotia which includes any kind of open fires among other restrictions.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
