Incendies
For Category 1 fires, you must check the Burn Restrictions below before you may burn.
For Category 2, 3, or 4 fires, you must hold a valid burn permit and you must check the Fire Weather Index (FWI) below before you may burn.
View the Categories of Outdoor Fires page below for details on Category 1, 2, 3, and 4 fires.
Burning is now allowed daily, as the wildfire risk season has ended for the 2023 season. Starting 15 March 2024, burn restrictions will be updated daily.
During wildfire risk season (15 March-15 November of each year), no domestic brush burning is ...
PLEASE NOTE: Burning permits are not required between November 16-March 14 of each year.
Visit the Categories of Outdoor Fires page for more information about these categories, what you are allowed to burn, and when you may burn. You may also view our...
PLEASE NOTE: these rules are only in effect during fire season (March 15-November 15 of each year).
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...
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 map to see when you are allowed to burn.
For Category 2,3, and 4...
The fire closure order issued on May 30, 2023 by Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Steven Myers has been revoked and the fire ban has ended.
Burning is now allowed daily, as the wildfire risk season has ended for the 2023 season. Starting 15 March 2024, burn restrictions will be updated daily
During wildfire risk season (15 March-15 November of each year), no domestic brush burning is ...
Recreational campfires are currently allowed, with permission of the property owner and subject to local bylaws.
Under certain conditions, fire closure orders may prohibit recreational campfires due to high risk of wildfire. Notice will be posted here...
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...
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Previous Reports
State of the Forest Report (2000) (3.8MB)
State of the Forest Report (2010) (2MB)
Who can I contact for further information on the State of the Forest Reports?
Please contact 902-368-4683 or forests@gov.pe.ca for...
Under the Forest Fire Protection Act, if you light a fire, you are responsible for it. If your fire gets out of control, you may be liable for the cost of fighting it, and for the destruction of property. You may also face criminal penalties for...