Two more areas in Nova Scotia are going to have the woods ban lifted.
The province says conditions have improved enough that as of 4 p.m., Thursday, the change will be effective in Pictou and Colchester Counties.
The ban remains in these areas due to extremely dry and hazardous conditions:
– Cumberland
– Hants
– Lunenburg
– Kings
– Annapolis
– Queens
– Shelburne
– Digby
– Yarmouth
“I thank everyone for their efforts to prevent wildfires through this very difficult season,” said Premier Tim Houston. “With every passing day, we’re closer to getting people’s lives back to normal. We especially want that for everyone affected by the Long Lake wildfire and I thank our crews for working extremely hard to get us there.”
As of August 29, the woods ban was lifted in these areas:
– Cape Breton
– Richmond
– Victoria
– Inverness
– Guysborough
– Antigonish
– Halifax
The ban will remain in place until October 15 or when conditions improve.
The burn ban is still in effect in for the entire province.
The fine for violating the restrictions is $25,000.
