Nova Scotia is in the heart of wildfire season. The weather is getting warmer and dryer, putting us at greater risk this time of year.
In Nova Scotia, almost all wildfires are caused by people, so prevention is our first line of defence. Wildfire prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s not have another season like last year’s.
Burn restrictions are in place during wildfire season to help protect you and your community. Here’s what you need to know and do:
- No open fire burning is allowed between 8 am and 2 pm because that’s often when the risk of wildfires is greatest. That’s why the BurnSafe map is red during those hours.
Check the map at 2 p.m. daily to see if burning is allowed in your county:
You also need to check municipal bylaws – if they are stricter, they take precedence over provincial burn restrictions.
During wildfire season, burn restrictions apply to domestic open-fire burning. This includes campfires, burn pits, brush burning, backyard fires and bonfires, backyard chiminea and similar appliances.
Burn restrictions do not apply in any federal, provincial, municipal or privately operated campgrounds, as long as the fire is enclosed in grills designed for that purpose.
Learn about preventing wildfire at: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/