Burnsafe Archive: Saturday 23 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).
12:30pm Update
LONG LAKE WILDFIRES COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, AUGUST 23, 12:30 PM
The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control. There is no new size estimate yet. There are still no homes damaged.
The same resources are still on scene working on dozer guards and soaking areas around the perimeter of the fire zone.
The next update will be this evening.
LONG LAKE WILDFIRES COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, AUGUST 23, 10:00 AM
The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control. The official size estimate remains at 3,210 hectares with crews aiming to do a new precise measurement today. There are still no homes damaged.
Crews continue working on dozer guards and soaking areas around the perimeter of the fire zone. Conditions look promising today to continue making progress before the wind picks up again from hurricane Erin.
On scene today are Department of Natural Resources (DNR), 62 Ontario and 42 local firefighters – Prince Edward Island (PEI) firefighters have returned home, we thank them for their help. Also on scene are 6 helicopters, 6 planes and bird dogs, and more than 30 heavy equipment operators.
Next update will be this afternoon.
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