Fire ban in effect for NL

A province-wide fire ban prohibiting setting of outdoor fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land is in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador until further notice.

Current High to Extreme fire hazard ratings in most areas of the province and a long period of hot, dry weather in the forecast have heightened the wildfire risk throughout the province.

Permits to burn are cancelled and campfires are not permitted.

Use of gas, kerosene, alcohol, propane or charcoal-burning units is permitted as long as the units are not used within 3.5 metres of any woods, brush or other flammable material. All coals used during barbecuing, or as part of any other burning unit, must be extinguished before being safely discarded.

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.