The burn ban has been lifted across Nova Scotia, except for one area.
The province says it will go into effect as of 8 p.m., Friday.
The ban will remain in place for Annapolis County due to the Long Lake wildfire and will remain until the end of wildfire season, October 15.
“It’s been a very challenging wildfire season, and I thank all Nova Scotians for co-operating with the prevention measures we put in place,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources. “For most of the province, the daily burn restrictions will resume until the end of the season and it’s still very important that everyone follow them to keep our people and our communities safe.”
The daily burn restrictions applies 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.
Daily burn restrictions will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday.
Information on the burn ban can be found here.
