People can still access beaches and provincial parks, but trail systems are closed. The use of off-highway vehicles is banned within the limits of Halifax Regional Municipality as long as the local state of emergency is in effect. There is also a ban on all travel and activity in Nova Scotia forests, including hiking, fishing, camping and off-road vehicle use. (Nova Scotia Natural Resources and Renewables) No travel in the woods Nova Scotia Natural Resources and Renewables posted this photo showing what was allowed and not allowed during the open burn ban. In a news release on Wednesday, Parks Canada said charcoal barbecues are not allowed, but propane and gas camp stoves, barbecues, fire pits and lanterns are permitted on campsites, 'but should be used with caution.' Then it must be wrapped in aluminum foil and safely dispose in regular garbage. The department said to properly dispose of charcoal ash, it must be completely cooled. Nova Scotia's Department of Resources and Renewables says propane fireplaces, barbecues and charcoal barbecues (with charcoal briquettes only) are permitted for now - and as long as you're using the recommended fuel. Where do barbecues stand?įor most areas of Nova Scotia, barbecues are still allowed but there are exceptions. 'Stop doing that,' Savage said, adding charges will be laid against those who are burning outdoors. 'Any person responsible for fire spread can also be required to pay all expenses related to controlling or extinguishing the fire, and all related fire damages,' the Halifax Regional Municipality said in a news release.ĭuration 1:15 Halifax Mayor Mike Savage says city officials had eight calls for open burning Tuesday night, even as dangerous wildfires stretched fire crews to the limits. Send an email to a news release on Wednesday, the province increased the fine for breaking the open burn ban from $237.50 to $25,000. Have you noticed the price of fire insurance going up? We want to hear from you for an upcoming story.This ban applies to provincial parks, private campgrounds, backyard campfires, brush burning and fireworks.

Open fires are not permitted anywhere in the province. There is a provincewide ban on open fires. The restrictions are in place until June 25 or until conditions improve. In Shelburne County, the province's largest wildfire on record is expected to grow even bigger. In the Halifax area, a fire has already damaged or destroyed 200 homes and other structures. With wildfires burning out of control in two areas of the province, there are restrictions in place aimed at preventing more fires from starting.

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