# Is there a burn ban in Pictou County, Nova Scotia today?

**Restricted.** Burning only 7 pm – 8 am.

- Checked: 2026-10-12T09:31:42.325Z
- Source: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (BurnSafe) (https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/)
- Nearby counties with a ban: none
- JSON: https://burnbantoday.com/api/v1/nova-scotia/pictou-county.json
- Page: https://burnbantoday.com/nova-scotia/pictou-county/

## Is there a burn ban in Pictou County today?

Restricted. Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (BurnSafe) lists Pictou County as “Burning only 7 pm – 8 am”. Status checked Oct 12, 6:31 AM ADT.

## Can I have a campfire or burn brush in Pictou County?

Burning only 7 pm – 8 am. Follow the conditions in the notice and your municipality's bylaws, and check again before you light a fire.

## Who issues burn bans in Nova Scotia?

During wildfire season (March 15 to October 15) the province sets burning restrictions for each county every day at 2 pm. No brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8 am and 2 pm, and municipal bylaws can be stricter.

## Where does this information come from?

From Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (BurnSafe), checked every hour on Burn Ban Today. Confirm with Pictou County or your local fire department before burning.

Always confirm with Pictou County officials or your local fire department before burning.