Reporting Wildfires and Forest Fires
Please note that the 2025 fire season has ended as of 11:59pm on November 15, 2025. Fire season will resume on March 15, 2026.
Burning permits are not required between November 16, 2025 and March 14, 2026.
The Burning Restrictions and Fire Weather Index maps will not be updated outside of fire season.
For information on how to be FireSmart around your home and property, please visit the provincial FireSmart webpage.
Please visit our wildfire prevention and mitigation webpage for information on fire and wildfire safety.
Who do I call to report a wildfire on PEI?
To report a wildfire, forest fire or grass fire emergency, call 911 and include the following information:
- Community name where the fire is occurring,
- Route number and/or road name,
- Civic number of the property where the fire is occurring or a civic number near the fire location, and
- Your name and phone number.
How can I contact a fire department?
Non-emergency phone numbers are listed on the Fire Services page, along with website links where available.
For emergency response, call 911 immediately.