Fire Weather Index (FWI)
The Domestic Burn Permit Application is now available online.
The Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division offices are still closed and paper permits will not be issued at this time.
Fire Weather Index
The Fire Weather Index (FWI) is updated daily during fire season on PEI from March 15 to November 30 inclusive. From December 1 to March 14, the site is not updated.
Burning Permits
The Domestic Burn Permit Application is now available online. Permit holders are required to check and adhere to the daily FWI for their fire region. To obtain an Industrial Burning Permit, please contact your local forest district office.
LOW: (blue) Domestic and Industrial Burning Permits can be used if wind speeds are under 10 km/hr.
MODERATE: (green) Only Industrial Burning Permits can be used if wind speeds allow.
HIGH: (yellow) All Burning Permits are suspended until conditions allow.
VERY HIGH: (brown) All Burning Permits are suspended until conditions allow.
EXTREME: (red) All Burning Permits are suspended until conditions allow.