Burn Ban Today

Is there a burn ban in Shelburne County today?

Nova Scotia · Monday, October 12, 2026

Restricted

Burning only 7 pm – 8 am in Shelburne County

Burning only 7 pm – 8 am

Checked · Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (BurnSafe)

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Nova Scotia burn bans today

Annapolis County: Burning only 7 pm – 8 amAntigonish County: Burning allowed 2 pm – 8 amCape Breton County: Burning allowed 2 pm – 8 amColchester County: Burning only 7 pm – 8 amCumberland County: Burning only 7 pm – 8 amDigby County: Burning only 7 pm – 8 amGuysborough County: Burning allowed 2 pm – 8 amHalifax County: Burning only 7 pm – 8 amHants County: Burning only 7 pm – 8 amInverness County: Burning allowed 2 pm – 8 amKings County: Burning only 7 pm – 8 amLunenburg County: Burning only 7 pm – 8 amPictou County: Burning only 7 pm – 8 amQueens County: Burning only 7 pm – 8 amRichmond County: Burning allowed 2 pm – 8 amVictoria County: Burning allowed 2 pm – 8 amYarmouth County: Burning only 7 pm – 8 amShelburne County: Burning only 7 pm – 8 am
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None of the 8 closest counties has a burn ban.

Questions about burning in Shelburne County

Is there a burn ban in Shelburne County today?

Restricted. Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (BurnSafe) lists Shelburne County as “Burning only 7 pm – 8 am”. Status checked Oct 12, 3:34 AM ADT.

Can I have a campfire or burn brush in Shelburne 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 Shelburne County or your local fire department before burning.