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March 15 - Nova Scotia Burn Safe Takes Effect

Published: March 13, 2025

Fire Restrictions and Nova Scotia Burn Safe take effect on March 15, 2025. Please check the fire restrictions online or call 1-855-564-2876 to see if burning is allowed.

Red means no open fires - Map is ALWAYS red between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM - when wildfire risk is highest.

Daily fire restrictions are updated at 2:00 PM.

Yellow means open fires are only allowed after 7:00 PM. Fires must be completely extinguished by 8:00 AM the following day.

Green means open fires are allowed after 2:00 PM. Fires must be completely extinguished by 8:00 AM the following day.

Please see the Nova Scotia Natural Resources and Renewables page for further details.