Campfires are currently permitted.
You must own the property or have the property owner’s permission, including at a licensed tourism establishment.
Additionally, you must meet the burning bylaws of the community you are in.
Please note that the fire season has started and runs until November 15, 2026.
Category 1 fires do not require burning permits; however, you must check the Burning Restrictions each day to see if conditions allow for burning. The burning restrictions will be updated each day at approximately 2pm.
Burning permits are required for Category 2,3 and 4 fires. If you have a permit, you must check the Fire Weather Index each day to see if conditions allow for burning. The Fire Weather Index will be updated each day at approximately 2pm.
You can also call 1-800-237-5053 at 2pm to get the updated burning conditions for the fire categories.
Please note that burning is never permitted between 8am-2pm for Category 1 fires.
To report a wildfire or forest fire, call 911 immediately.
Wildland fires are a part of the forest ecosystem. Either they can be naturally occurring or human caused but have the potential to alter the landscape. We are fortunate to live in a province with a lower risk, but taking action and preparing beforehand will help protect your family and home from the negative impacts wildfires bring. On Prince Edward Island, wildland fires do occur and on average, there are seven per year. In Canada, approximately 50% of wildland fires are human-caused and can be prevented. On Prince Edward Island, over 90% of recorded wildland fires have been human caused, and could have been prevented. Canadians are feeling the direct and indirect impacts of wildfire more each season, there’s a growing need for mitigation efforts and FireSmart education among islanders and across Canada.