Province Lifts Burn Ban and Travel Restrictions in Annapolis County
Effective October 15, at 2 p.m., the ban on open fires and restrictions on travel and activity in the woods have been lifted in Annapolis County due to improving conditions.
Daily burn restrictions, however, remain in place provincewide until the end of the extended wildfire season on October 31. The penalty for violating these restrictions is a fine of $25,000.
Although it’s still very dry across the province, we!re getting some rain and cooler temperatures that are reducing wildfire risk.
According to Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources, this allows for the lifting of outright bans, giving residents of Annapolis County some relief. He urges all Nova Scotians to remain vigilant and follow daily restrictions to protect people and communities.
- Campfires
- Bonfires
- Brush fires
- Fires in chimeneas
- Any other fire that is not enclosed and uses wood as fuel
These open fires pose a risk as sparks can escape and cause wildfires, unlike gas or charcoal fires.
Author's summary: Province lifts burn ban in Annapolis County due to improved conditions.