Fine For Violating Daily Burn Restrictions Is Now $25,000

by Bobby NockMay 16, 2024

The provincial government has made a huge increase in the fine for violating the daily burn restrictions through a proclamation.

The fine for violating the restrictions is now $25,000, effective today until the end of the season on October 15^th.

The fine was $237.50.

Burning isn’t allowed anywhere in the province between 8:00 in the morning and 2:00 in the afternoon because that’s often when the risk of wildfires is greatest.

The BurnSafe map is updated at 2:00 in the afternoon every day and shows the daily restrictions.

It can be found at novascotia.ca/burnsafe.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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