Photo: Government of Nova Scotia
Great news for OHV riders in the valley!
Open fire and woods access bans have been lifted in Annapolis County as of 2 p.m. today (October 15), thanks to cooler temperatures and recent rainfall. However, daily burn restrictions remain in place across Nova Scotia until October 31 due to ongoing wildfire risk.
Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton urges residents to stay cautious: “We’re seeing improvement, but it’s still dry. Please follow the daily burn rules to keep communities safe.”
What You Need to Know:
- ❌ Burning is never allowed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Daily burn status updates are posted at 2 p.m. on the BurnSafe map.
- Restrictions apply to open wood fires (campfires, brush fires, chimeneas).
- ✅ Charcoal and gas devices are permitted if used properly.
- Violations carry a $25,000 fine.
- Wildfire season has been extended to October 31.
Stay informed. Burn safely. Protect your community.
LINK TO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NEWS RELEASE
LINK TO NOVA SCOTIA BURNSAFE MAP
