Burnsafe Archive: Saturday 16 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).
Wild Fires
There are multiple fires across the province – this post will be updated throughout the day.
LONG LAKE FIRE COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, AUGUST 16, 2:30 PM
Long Lake wildfire is still out of control. The size remains estimated at 807 hectares. Aircraft dropping water this afternoon include one contracted helicopter and four 802 fixed wing skimmers from NWT. Ground crews are 44 DNR, 5 fire crew from PEI DNR, and 30 local firefighters.
Hoyt Lake (estimated at 0.1 hectare) is now under control. Three DNR firefighters remain on site working to extinguish the fire. Next update on Long Lake complex this evening.
PERCH LAKE ROAD, PICTOU COUNTY, AUGUST 16, 2:30 PM
The Perch Lake Road fire is now under control. It is estimated at 1.5 hectares. Ground crews are four DNR and 16 local fire fighters working to extinguish it. A dozer line has been established around the entire perimeter. This will be the final update on this fire.
LONG LAKE FIRE COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, AUGUST 16, NOON
Our pilot is doing well and we appreciate the outpouring of support from Nova Scotians. Our crews on the ground are doing well and keeping up the fight on the fire.
The Long Lake wildfire is still out of control. The new size estimate is 807 hectares. Aircraft dropping water this morning include two contracted helicopters. Ground crews are 44 DNR, five fire crew from PEI DNR and 30 local firefighters.
Hoyt Lake (estimated 1 hectare) is being held. Three DNR firefighters are on site. The next update on Long Lake complex will be this afternoon.
PERCH LAKE ROAD, PICTOU COUNTY, AUGUST 16, NOON
Crews are responding to a fire in the vicinity of Perch Lake Rd, Pictou County. It is estimated at 1.5 hectares and is being held. Ground crews are 7 DNR and 15 local fire fighters. A dozer line has been established around the entire perimeter.