The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is rescinding the province‑wide ban on outdoor burning that has been in place since July 8. The broad restriction will end at 12:01 a.m. on July 18, officials announced.
What changes and what stays in place
With the removal of the blanket prohibition, outdoor burning rules will revert to the routine, regionally applied limits that depend on the daily Fire Weather Index (FWI). Areas where the index is assessed as very high or extreme will continue to prohibit all outdoor fires, including campfires.
"All outdoor fires, including campfires, are banned in areas where the Fire Weather Index is very high or extreme,"
The provincial notice also thanked residents for their cooperation during the ban.
Current wildfire situation
As of the latest update on the province's wildfire hazard map, there are 19 active wildfires, all located in Labrador. Firefighting resources and regional monitoring remain in place while incidents are managed.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Province-wide ban in effect | July 8 until 12:01 a.m., July 18 |
| Current active wildfires | 19 (all in Labrador) |
| New rules | Region-based restrictions tied to daily FWI |
What residents should know and do
- Check the provincial wildfire hazard map and local advisories before lighting any outdoor fire.
- Avoid open flames in areas where the daily Fire Weather Index is listed as very high or extreme.
- Follow instructions from local fire authorities and report smoke or unplanned fires promptly.
Over the past weeks, the province restricted outdoor burning to reduce demand on firefighting services during a period of heightened fire activity. Returning to a system that tracks conditions regionally means rules may differ across the island and Labrador as weather and risk evolve.
Residents who plan to have campfires or use outdoor burners should remain attentive to updates and be prepared for sudden changes if conditions worsen. Emergency contacts and the provincial wildfire map are the principal tools for staying informed.
InfoRadar will continue to monitor wildfire updates and any further measures from provincial authorities.
