Burnsafe Archive: Friday 05 September 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)]
12:29pm
LONG LAKE WILDFIRES COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 5, 12:20 PM
The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and estimated at 8468 hectares. There are no new reports of damage. Morale is high as crews make good progress around the perimeter. Aircraft are dropping water, making it safe for ground crews to tie in hose lines and advance inward on the fire.
Resources on hand include 10 helicopters, four planes and a bird dog. Firefighters on site include 24 Department of Natural Resources (DNR), 39 Ontario, 40 Quebec, and 60 local, along with about 30 pieces of heavy machinery. The next update will be around midday tomorrow.
