Burnsafe Archive 2025

Burnsafe Archive: Satursday 06 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)]

22:15am Updates

LONG LAKE WILDFIRES COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 6, 11:15AM

The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and estimated at 8468 hectares. While good progress has been made around the perimeter, it’s still unsafe for public to enter the fire zone. High winds are expected later today which may affect fire behaviour.

Resources today include 12 helicopters, and about 30 pieces of heavy machinery. Firefighters on site include 24 Department of Natural Resources (DNR), 18 Ontario, 40 Quebec, and 60 local. The next update will be around midday tomorrow.