Smoke from the Tantallon wildfire as seen from the South End of Halifax on Friday evening. Photo: Evan Taylor

DNR issues ban on all fires across Nova Scotia, in place until further notice

Evan Taylor May 29, 2023 11:16 am Last Updated on February 26, 2026 7:53 am

Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources and Renewables has issued a ban on setting fires for any reason within 1,000 feet of woods.

The ban includes provincial and private campgrounds along with any fires at residential and commercial properties that fall within the 1,000 feet of wooded areas.

DNR says the ban will be in place until further notice.

Evan Taylor

Evan Taylor is a 2018 graduate of the journalism program at Fanshawe College. He is based in Bridgewater and covers stories across the South Shore and Nova Scotia. Contact Evan at taylore@radioabl.ca.

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