Fire restrictions - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
WEB15 hours ago · Starting 16 May 2024, the fine for violating daily burn restrictions is $25,000. Daily burn restrictions also now apply to provincial, municipal and private campgrounds (National parks are under the jurisdiction of Parks …
Check Before You Burn Now Online | Government of Nova Scotia …
WEBMar 21, 2017 · The Department of Natural Resources is alerting all Nova Scotians that wildfires can happen in March, so people must heed the reminder Check Before You Burn. Wildfire risk season is now underway until October 15 and burning restrictions apply. People should check the BurnSafe website at novascotia.ca/BurnSafe for counties where …
Burn Restrictions Begin March 15 | Government of Nova Scotia …
WEBMar 11, 2022 · burn restrictions are in place each year from March 15 to October 15, when the risk of wildfires is highest; residents should check municipal bylaws before burning, as rules may vary; weather, temperature and humidity data are collected from more than 30 stations across the province daily to calculate fire risk and determine burning restrictions
About burn restrictions - Novascotia.ca
WEBWhere to find burn restrictions. Fire restrictions are updated daily at 2 pm. You must check the fire restrictions online or call 1-855-564-2876 to see if burning is allowed. Contact your municipality to know if their bylaws are different.
Burn Restrictions Begin March 15 | Government of Nova Scotia …
WEBMar 7, 2023 · Provincial burn restrictions will be in effect from March 15 to October 15. “Burn restrictions help protect our properties, families, communities, forests, and wildlife,” said Natural Resources and Renewables Minister Tory Rushton.
Provincewide Burn Ban, Woods Restrictions Lifted | Government of …
WEBJun 13, 2023 · The provincewide burn ban, announced May 29, was on top of restrictions that have been in place since March 15. Burning is still not allowed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., but now it may be allowed after 2 p.m. depending on local conditions.
Increased Fine for Breaking Burn Ban | Government of Nova Scotia …
WEBMay 31, 2023 · To help avoid any new wildfires, the Province is increasing the fine for breaking the provincewide burn ban to $25,000. “We need all Nova Scotians to take the wildfire situation as seriously as we are. We are still finding cases of illegal burning, and it has to stop,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables.
Burn Restrictions Begin March 15 | Government of Nova Scotia …
WEBMar 15, 2021 · Quick Facts: burn restrictions are in place from March 15 to Oct. 15, when the risk of wildfires is highest. residents should also check municipal by-laws before burning as rules may vary. last year, provincial firefighters fought 171 wildfires in the spring and summer months.
Campfire safety - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
WEBFrom 15 March to 15 October, campfires are not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. Burning restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Check the daily fire restrictions at novascotia.ca/burnsafe or 1-855-564-2876. Starting 16 May 2024, the fine for violating daily burn restrictions is $25,000.
Changes to Restrictions on Travel and Activities in the Woods
WEBJun 4, 2023 · the burn ban is in place until June 25 or until conditions allow it to be lifted; people should not operate drones over a forest fire; drones can interfere with the suppression effort and pose a danger to aircraft and first responders; there are currently five active wildfires in Nova Scotia covering about 26,186 hectares