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Wildfire season officially begins Saturday in Nova Scotia

An aerial image showing the magnitude of the fire burning in Shelburne County, N.S. is shown in a Wednesday, May 31, 2023 handout photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Communications Nova Scotia)

Posted Mar 13, 2025 05:38:37 AM.

Last Updated Mar 13, 2025 10:45:54 AM.

Wildfire season begins this weekend as winter begins to loosen its grip and temperatures continue to rise across the region.

Halifax Regional Municipality says that while burn restrictions are in effect year-round, during wildfire season, more restrictions are in place that people should be aware of.

The city is offering some tips for people who will be looking to make an outdoor fire. These include checking daily burn restrictions before starting a fire to make sure it’s safe and allowed, never leaving a fire unattended, and completely extinguishing the fire when done with it by dousing it with water, stirring the ashes, and repeating until it’s cool to the touch.

The city is reminding residents they can register to receive a wildfire risk assessment for their property using a program called FireSmart, a national initiative designed to help communities and property owners reduce the risk of wildfires.

This Saturday is the official start of wildfire season, and it will run until mid-October.

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