Aerial view of smoke from the Long Lake wildfire. August 23, 2025. Image: Nova Scotia Gov. X post

Burn ban lifted in most of N.S, woods ban lifted in Annapolis County

Kevin Northup October 15, 2025 3:05 pm Last Updated on October 15, 2025 3:05 pm

You’ll soon be able to have a fire in most areas of Nova Scotia.

Burning is allowed after 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to the province’s BurnSafe map.

It’s permitted in all counties except Annapolis, Kings and Guysborough.

Meanwhile, Annapolis also had their woods ban lifted, roughly two months after the start of the Long Lake wildfire.

In a release, Natural Resources minister Tory Rushton says although it’s still very dry, cooler temperatures are reducing wildfire risk.

Wildfire season was extended until October 31 because of fire activity.

Burn Ban, Woods Restrictions Lifted in Annapolis County; Daily Burn Restrictions Continue https://t.co/USl9fcjPZ2 pic.twitter.com/nd7xCBjUfO

— Nova Scotia Gov. (@nsgov) October 15, 2025

Kevin Northup

Kevin Northup has been a reporter and news anchor for more than 15 years. He is based in Yarmouth and covers stories locally and across Nova Scotia. Contact Kevin at northupk@radioabl.ca.
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