Fire Information
Burning permits are required for all outdoor burning in PEI during fire season - March 15 to November 30 each year.
Permits are available free-of-charge at any Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division office from Monday to Friday during normal working hours...
Fire season runs from March 15th to December 1st. During this period, burning permits are required for outdoor burning. Many Island communities have their own burning regulations. Find more information in Burning Permits.
Even with a burning permit,...
Due to an ongoing issue, the regular Fire Weather Index (FWI) page is not available. Until this issue is resolved, this page will provide updates for the three FWI Regions. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For June 18, 2018
Temporary Fire Weather...
Tips for Safe Outdoor Burning
Check the Fire Weather Index and local wind speeds.
Keep fires small and if possible, burn in a contained fire pit or an approved outdoor burning structure
Have adequate water and fire suppression tools on hand (shovels...
Call 911 to report a forest fire on PEI
To report a forest fire or grass fire, call 911 and include the following information:
Community name
Route number or road name
Civic number of the property where the fire is occurring or near the fire location...