An arial view of the fire in Chester Grant. Photo - NS Lands and Forestry Twitter
The Department of Forestry will be issuing its daily burn advisories starting Monday as wildfire season has officially begun.
The province lists March 15- October 15 as wildfire season, which is when the risk of fires starting and spreading is at its highest.
“The spring warm-up is right around the corner. It’s easy to go online or follow social media to quickly see if burning is permitted or not in your area,” said Lands and Forestry Minister Chuck Porter. “Following the burn restrictions and knowing municipal bylaws will help keep people safe and reduce the risk of wildfires.”