Mooseland Road Wildfire, Halifax County Updates

The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed that the Mooseland Road wildfire is now under control. Under control means the fire is responding well to suppression efforts.

While the fire is still not extinguished, it is not expected to grow.

Wildfire Risk Season in Nova Scotia

Wildfire risk season in Nova Scotia runs March 15 to October 15 each year.

Fire and burn restrictions are updated daily at 2:00 pm at novascotia.ca/burnsafe. No domestic brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm during wildfire risk season in Nova Scotia which is why the Fire Restrictions map is always red during these hours. You must also follow municipal bylaws for your area.

To report a wildfire or violations of the fire restrictions, call 1-800-565-2224 or 911.

Nova Scotia Emergency Alert (NS Alert)
NS Alert is the Government of Nova Scotia’s emergency public alerting app that works with Alert Ready to send critical information during events as well as community notices (like water advisories and major road closures). Click here to learn more about NS Alert