Alerts

LAKE GEORGE, KINGS COUNTY, OCTOBER 11, 5:00 PM
The Lake George wildfire is now under control. That means the fire is responding well to suppression efforts. It is not expected to grow beyond the current estimated 288 hectares. We anticipate extinguishing it before winter conditions arrive. No structures were damaged. This will be the last update. Kings County REMO is providing information for area residents https://www.kingsremo.ca/

WILDFIRE SEASON EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 31 PROVINCEWIDE
Due to continued fire activity in Nova Scotia, wildfire season is extended provincewide to October 31. The daily burn restrictions will continue to apply provincewide to the end of the month. The fine for violations is $25,000

BURN BAN AND DAILY BURN RESTRICTIONS
With conditions improving, the full burn ban and restrictions on travel and activity in the woods are lifted in Annapolis County effective 2 p.m., October 15.

Daily burn restrictions remain in place provincewide until the extended wildfire season ends on October 31. The fine for violations is $25,000.

The daily burn restrictions apply to open fires such as campfires, bonfires, brush fires, fires in chimeneas and any other fire that is not enclosed and uses wood as the fuel. Unlike gas or charcoal fires, sparks could escape from an open wood fire and cause a wildfire.

The restrictions do not apply to non-woodburning devices like charcoal and gas barbeques and gas stoves, which can be used following manufacturer’s instructions.

The daily burn restrictions apply to all private property and provincial lands, including parks and protected areas. The province does not have jurisdiction over federal land.

FIREWORKS
Consumer fireworks follow the daily burn restrictions - they are not allowed by the Office of the Fire Marshal in counties that are red on the Burn Safe map. Fireworks are allowed by professional fireworks companies that have signed approval from the local authority that has jurisdiction (for example, municipality or fire department) along with the proper fire equipment and measures.

The fine for violating the fireworks rules is $25,000.

LOW WATER LEVELS
Residents experiencing low water levels should contact their municipality.

Some provincial parks are providing help for residents affected by the water shortage. Residents can access showers and drinking water at Blomidon, Ellenwood Lake, Graves Island, Porters Lake, Rissers Beach, The Islands and Valleyview. The washroom facilities are available for shower access between 1:30 and 3:30 pm. Residents should check in at the park office when they arrive before using the facilities.

Starting Monday, August 11, 2025, the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg will also be providing water coupons for drinking and cooking water to municipal residents experiencing dry wells. Municipal residents can pick up coupons at the Municipal Service Building at 10 Allée Champlain in Cookville (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday) or email info@modl.ca to receive electronic coupons (must be printed to redeem) and exchange them at various retail locations for water. Residents can also call 902-543-8181 for more information.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Report a wildfire or a violation: 1-800-565-2224

Fire restrictions information: https://novascotia.ca/natr/forestprotection/wildfire/burnsafe/Q-As.asp

Provincial community and social services: 2-1-1

Mental health supports: https://novascotia.ca/mental-health-and-wellbeing/

Hurricane Season:
Hurricane season is June 1 to November 30. Stay safe by following these tips: https://novascotia.ca/emergency-education/docs/hurricanes-en.pdf