Public Advisory: Open Fire Ban in Effect for Entire Province
Fire Ban Proclamation – July 13, 2024
A province-wide outdoor fire ban prohibiting setting of fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land is now in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The ban is authorized under the authority of section 99 of the Forestry Act.
Significant firefighting resources are currently dedicated to wildfire suppression near the communities of Labrador West.
The province-wide outdoor fire ban will continue to help reduce wildfire risk and support the efforts of wildfire suppression teams actioning active fires.
For more information regarding the fire ban contact your local Forest Management District Office.
The latest information on the location, status, and size of active wildfires can be viewed online at the NL Active Wildfire Dashboard.
To report a wildfire, call: 1-866-709-FIRE (3473).
Residents are urged to do everything they can to prevent forest fires. Off-road vehicle operators should use a proper screening or baffling device to prevent sparks from escaping and carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum of 225 grams of ABC-class dry chemical when travelling in grassy or wooded areas.
Forest Fire Season is in effect for the Island portion of the province from May 1 to September 30.
Forest Fire Season is in effect in Labrador from May 15 to September 30.
A wildfire is an unplanned or person-caused fire that requires suppression action by firefighters and/or air tanker. Based on the 20-year average, there are 118 wildfires burning 22,993 hectares in Newfoundland and Labrador each year. Wildfire suppression efforts are most successful when fires are detected and reported early. Early detection and an aggressive initial attack provide the best opportunity to protect forest resources, property and people and help keep the costs associated with fighting wildfires to a minimum.
Public Notice – 2024 Forest Fire Season
Latest Observations
- Fire Hazard Map – Actual (updated approximately 2:00 p.m. daily)
- Fire Hazard Map – Forecast (updated approximately 7:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. daily)
- Active Wildfire Dashboard (updated 4x daily on a six-hour schedule beginning at 10:30 a.m. NST, 10:00 a.m. in most of Labrador)
- Public Reminders for the Forest Fire Season
- Forest Fire Statistics
Wildfire Prevention
CLICK HERE for fire education, prevention and mitigation information.
Fire Suppression
CLICK HERE for information on fire suppression.
Legislation:
- Fire Ban Proclamation – July 13, 2024
- Forestry Act
- Forest Fire Regulations
- Forest Fire Offence and Penalty Regulations
- Forest Fire Liability and Compensation Regulations
Contact
For further information on the Forest Fire Management and Co-ordination Program, or for emergency and other fire-related contact information, visit the Forest Fire Contact Information page.
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