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Long Lake Wildfire Update , Sept. 26th
Burn Ban Lifted In Most Of The Province
(Source: Government of Nova Scotia)
BURN BAN LIFTING: "As of 8:00 PM today, September 26th, the province-wide ban on open fires will be lifted in all counties except Annapolis, due to improving conditions.
The ban will remain in effect in Annapolis County until the end of the wildfire season because of the ongoing Long Lake wildfire.
Daily burn restrictions at 2:00 PM will resume tomorrow. It is crucial that everyone adheres to these restrictions to ensure the safety of our people and communities."
Source: Government of Nova Scotia
The daily burn restrictions and the continued ban in Annapolis County apply 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.
The Province's BurnSafe map will display a red indicator from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., as burning is strictly prohibited during these hours. Daily restrictions will be updated at 2 p.m. to reflect permitted and prohibited activities for the remainder of the day. The customary end of wildfire season is October 15. For more information, please visit https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/
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