Forest fires in PEI fall under the jurisdiction and authority of Environment, Energy and Climate Action – Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division. Forest fire risk Each year, Canada continually sees frequent and severe forest fires, becoming increasingly susceptible to their effects...
Do I need to obtain a burning permit? For Category 1 fires (burning of piles smaller than two metres by three metres) and campfires - no, but you now need to check the burn restrictions to see when you are allowed to burn. For Category 2,3, and 4 fires – yes, you do still require...
Under certain conditions, fire closure orders may prohibit campfires due to high risk of wildfire. Notice will be posted here if a fire closure order is in effect. If you reside within a municipality, contact your local city, town, or village government office to ensure you abide...
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...
If you light a fire, you must ensure it is extinguished before leaving the area. What are the burning categories? Category 1 Fires A burning permit is not required for Category 1 fires. Your municipality may have a burning restriction that supersedes the provincial burning map...
Burn restrictions and the fire weather index is updated daily at 2pm on the Burning Restrictions page. What is FireSmart? FireSmart Canada leads the development of resources and programs designed to empower the public and increase neighbourhood resilience to wildfire across...
There is a growing need for wildfire prevention and mitigation as we continue to move our communities further into the Wildland Urban Interface. The wildland urban interface (WUI) refers to homes and communities that intermingle with wildland fuels. This interface creates...
Always check your municipal bylaws, or contact your municipal office, before doing any type of burning. Your municipality may have a burning restriction that overrides the provincial burning map restrictions. This page is updated daily at 2pm during fire season from March 15 to...