Burnsafe Archive: Wednesday 13 August 2025
This is a Historical record of “Can I Burn”. For current/lastest Burn Restrictions; click here - Updated Daily at 2pm during Wildfire Season (15 March to 15 October)
Travel and Activities In Woods are Restricted
Starting 5 August (at 4pm), travel and activities in woods are restricted to help prevent wildfires. Hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles in the woods are not permitted, trail systems through woods are off limits and camping is allowed only in campgrounds. Learn more: Woods Proclamation (PDF). The fine for violating the restrictions is $25,000 (see Summary Offence Tickets Regulations).
30 Department of Natural Resources (DNR) firefighters are working on the Susies Lake wildfire along with six firefighters from Halifax Fire and Emergency. DNR helicopters are waiting for the fog to lift. The new measured size is about 15 hectares. The fire is still out of control so the size could change. Continuous updates through the day.
Updates are also available at https://novascotia.ca/alerts/
9:30pm Update
9:30 PM Update:
West Dalhousie Wildfire:
Two West Dalhousie fires are still out of control (we originally said Bridgetown area). Possible evacuation on West Dalhousie Rd near Godfrey Lake due to Hoyt Lake fire estimated at 8 hectares. Long Lake is estimated at 0.2 hectares. Crews and aircraft returning in morning. Update in morning.
Susies Lake Wildfire:
Susies Lake wildfire is now being held - not currently growing but could change either positively or negatively. A few firefighters will monitor overnight. 30 DNR and 20 Halifax Fire and Emergency returning in morning, will work to get it under control. Next post in morning.
Lake Paul Wildfire:
The 1.9 hectare fire at Lake Paul is being held - not currently growing but could change either positively or negatively. Crews returning in the morning. Next update in morning.
Oxford Wildfire:
Six small wildfires in Birchwood Road area of Oxford. One under control, five being held. DNR helicopter dropped water, returned to base for evening. DNR crew and local fire departments working on the ground. Next update tomorrow.
8:15pm Update:
Bridgetown Area Wildfire:
DNR crews are heading to two small, out of control wildfires in Bridgetown area. A fire at Hoyt Lake is estimated to be 3-4 hectares. Long Lake is estimated at 0.1 hectares. Contracted helicopters are en route to support.
7:15pm Update:
Susies Lake Wildfire
There is no change in size or status. DNR and Halifax Fire & Emergency continuing to work on the ground. Two contracted helicopters being redeployed.
Updates are also available at https://novascotia.ca/alerts/
4:45pm Update:
Susies Lake Wildfire
30 Department of Natural Resouces (DNR) firefighters continue to make progress on the Susies Lake wildfire, along with six Halifax Fire and Emergency firefighters.
Two contracted helicopters are helping. Size estimate remains 15 hectares.
Lake Paul Wildfire
The 0.9 hectare fire at Lake Paul is now under control. The 1.9 hectare fire is still out of control. Fire retardant was dropped by eight New Brunswick 802 planes on these fires this afternoon. Two DNR helicopters are dropping water.
Updates are also available at https://novascotia.ca/alerts/
No change in status this time to the Susies Lake wildfire. Media have been invited to a briefing at 3 pm today. It will be livestreamed for the public on Facebook and at https://youtube.com/nsgov
15 Department of Natural Resources (DNR) firefighters and 30 local firefighters are working on two small out of control wildfires near Lake Paul, Kings Co. The estimated size is .9 hectares and 1.9 hectares. Two DNR helicopters are dropping water. Next update this afternoon.
Updates are also available at https://novascotia.ca/alerts/
Do not operate drones in a wildfire area. It is illegal. It can interfere with our firefighting efforts. The fine is $25,000 under the Forests Act, there could be fines under federal legislation as well.