Burn bans implemented across Maritimes in light of hot, dry temperatures

Summer has arrived in the Maritimes, and so far it’s been bringing with it hot, dry and enjoyable temperatures. But while we enjoy the sunny weather, it also raises the forest fire risk.

Burning has been banned in all of mainland Nova Scotia and in all of New Brunswick, as forest fire risks are very high.

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Any burning activity, including chimineas, campfires and brush burning are banned at all times of the day in mainland Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Brush burning is allowed in Cape Breton from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.

The Department of Natural Resources is also reminding those headed into the woods to be extra careful as a spark from any source could start a wildfire.

More than 200 fires have already been reported so far this year in New Brunswick, compared to 168 in all of last year. On average, there are 175 fires reported in New Brunswick yearly.